Demosthenes (disambiguation)
Demosthenes (384–322 BC, Greek: Δημοσθένης, Dēmosthénēs) was a prominent Greek statesman and orator of ancient Athens.
Demosthenes may also refer to:
People
- Demosthenes (general), Athenian general
- Demosthenes Philalethes, ancient physician
- Demosthenes the Laconian, Olympic winner in 316 BC
Fictional characters
- Pseudonym for George Savalas when he appeared on Kojak
- Nom-de-plume for Valentine Wiggin, a character in Ender's Game
Metonymy
- Demosthenes is the namesake of the Demosthenian Literary Society at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, United States
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