a very celebrated Athenian general, was descended from a family which at no time had been particularly distinguished in the political transactions of their country. He was born B.C. 402, and was condemned to death B.C. 317, at the age of eighty-five. His early years were spent under the direction of Plato and Xenocrates, and his subsequent career showed that he had profited by their instruction. His aspect was forbidding, though his disposition was mild and gentle. It was remarked that he was never seen to laugh or to weep. He commenced his military career under Chabrias, and gained so much influence with that general that he directed many of his proceedings. The victory at Naxos, B.C. 376, was in a great measure due to his prudence and military talents. Nor was he less distinguished as a statesman and orator. He was quick in perception, and ready in debate; so that Demosthenes feared him more than any other orator, and is said to have called him the Hatchet. (See Demosthenes, and Macedonia.)