About Aeschines of Miletus
Lived 200 BC – 160 BC. Aeschines of Miletus was an orator.
Aeschines of Miletus (Gr. ) was a contemporary of Cicero, and a distinguished orator in the Asiatic style of eloquence, which, according to Cicero, "rushes with an impetuous stream. But it is not merely fluent; its language is ornate and polished."
Aeschines is said by Diogenes Laërtius to have written on politics. He died in exile on account of having spoken too freely to Pompey.
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Who was Aeschines of Miletus?
ancient Greek orator, contemporary of Cicero
When was Aeschines of Miletus born?
Aeschines of Miletus was born in 200 BC in Miletus.
When did Aeschines of Miletus die?
Aeschines of Miletus died in 160 BC.
What was Aeschines of Miletus's occupation?
Aeschines of Miletus was an orator.
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