Xenokleides

Xenokleides was an Athenian poet of the 4th century BC. None of his works have survived. He was one of the hetaera Neaira's lovers.^[1] According to Apollodorus of Acharnae, 369 BC, he spoke out against Callistratus's request to support Sparta over Thebes.^[2] He was prosecuted for avoiding military service, though as a tax-collector for the year he was exempt from military duties, convicted, and disenfranchised (Ancient Greek: ἀτιμία, atimia). This prosecution, brought by one Stephanos on behalf of Callistratus, was probably intended to remove Xenokleides as a political opponent.^[3] In 343, Xenokleides was living in Macedonia, and was banished by Philip II;^[4] he appears to have been once again living in Athens by the time the speech Against Neaira was delivered.^[5]

References

^ Demosthenes 59.26
^ Demosthenes 59.27
^ Kapparis, Apollodoros: "Against Neaira" [D.59], p.222
^ Demosthenes 19.331
^ Carey, Trials from Classical Athens p.181

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[1] Demosthenes 59.26

[D59.27-2] Demosthenes 59.27

[3] Kapparis, Apollodoros: "Against Neaira" [D.59], p.222

[4] Demosthenes 19.331

[5] Carey, Trials from Classical Athens p.181

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