1910–1911
Britannica 11th
Encyclopaedia Britannica · 11th edition
EUBULUS, of Anaphlystus, Athenian demagogue during tintime of Demosthenes. He was a persistent opponent of that statesman, and was chiefly instrumental in securing the acquittal of Aeschines (who had been his own clerk) when accused of treachery in connexion with the embassy to Philip of Macedon. Eubulus took little interest in military affairs, and was (at any rate at first) a strong advocate of peace at any price. He devoted himself to matters of administration, especially in the department of finance, and althou…
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