Statements (105)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Politician gptkb:Piano_Sonata |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Plutarch's_Lives
gptkb:Athens |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Macedonian_Wars
gptkb:Athenian_democracy |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
384 BC
|
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Athens
|
| gptkbp:born |
gptkb:Athens
384 BC Stuttered |
| gptkbp:burial_place |
gptkb:Thracian_Chersonese
|
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:None
|
| gptkbp:contemporary |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Philip_II_of_Macedon gptkb:Aeschines gptkb:Isocrates |
| gptkbp:death_date |
322 BC
|
| gptkbp:defeated |
Speech impediment
|
| gptkbp:died |
322 BC
|
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:Author
|
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:noble_family
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:Cultural_impact
gptkb:Author Civic engagement Public speaking skills Political activism Advocacy for democracy Symbol of resistance against oppression Political speeches Public speaking competitions Opposition to tyranny Rhetorical training Persuasive speeches Advocacy for Athenian independence Opposition to Philip II of Macedon Historical writings about him Defending the rights of the Athenian people Influence on modern oratory Rhetorical legacy Role in the history of rhetoric Role in the rise of Athenian power Use of ethos in speeches Use of logos in speeches Use of pathos in speeches |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
" I have often wondered how it is that every man loves himself more than all the rest of men, but yet sets less value on his own opinion of himself than on the opinion of others."
" Action is the foundation of all success." " It is not enough to win a war; it is more important to organize the peace." " Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises." " The best way to keep good acts in memory is to refresh them with new." ' Action is the foundation of all success.' ' It is not enough to win a war; it is more important to organize the peace.' ' The best way to keep good acts in memory is to refresh them with new.' ' Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises.' ' I have often wondered how it is that every man loves himself more than all the rest of men, but yet sets less value on his own opinion of himself than on the opinion of others.' |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Influence on later political thought
Role in Athenian politics Key figure in the struggle against Macedonian hegemony |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Demosthenes
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Cicero
gptkb:Author |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Isocrates
gptkb:Sophists gptkb:Roman_orators |
| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:Author
gptkb:Philippics gptkb:On_the_Crown Political speeches Olynthiacs Defending Athenian interests |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:City
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Symbol of freedom
Symbol of eloquence Cultural icon in Greece Influence on public speaking Influence on rhetoric Study of rhetoric Influence on Western rhetoric Inspiration for future orators Study in communication courses |
| gptkbp:mentor |
gptkb:Isocrates
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
Greek
|
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:Philippics
gptkb:On_the_Crown Olynthiacs |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:Politician gptkb:Piano_Sonata |
| gptkbp:place_of_death |
gptkb:Kea
|
| gptkbp:political_position |
Advocate for war against Macedon
Leader of the Athenian resistance |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:None
|
| gptkbp:style |
Emotional appeal
Use of rhetorical devices Logical argumentation Rhythmic delivery |
| gptkbp:tactics |
Mobilizing public opinion
Public speaking training Alliance building Opposition to Philip II of Macedon Use of pathos Use of ethos Use of logos |