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Life Journey
Phocion, future Athenian statesman and general, is born in Athens, Greece.
Phocion starts his formal education, studying under Plato and Xenocrates, focusing on philosophy and rhetoric.
Phocion enlists in the Athenian military, beginning his career as a soldier and eventually rising through the ranks.
Phocion participates in the Battle of Leuctra, a significant defeat for Sparta, showcasing his military prowess.
Phocion marries, though the identity of his spouse remains unknown. The marriage is said to be harmonious.
Phocion is elected as a strategos (general) for the first time, a position he will hold multiple times throughout his career.
Phocion leads Athenian forces in successful defensive actions against Philip II of Macedon, protecting Athenian interests.
Phocion undertakes several diplomatic missions to various Greek city-states, negotiating alliances and peace treaties.
Phocion commands Athenian forces in Euboea, successfully quelling rebellions and maintaining Athenian control over the region.
Phocion participates in the Battle of Chaeronea, a decisive defeat for the Greek city-states against Philip II of Macedon.
Phocion begins to publicly oppose the aggressive anti-Macedonian policies of Demosthenes, advocating for a more cautious approach.
Phocion commands Athenian forces during the Lamian War, fighting against the Macedonian occupation of Greece.
Phocion is falsely accused of treason by his political enemies and is sentenced to death by hemlock, meeting a tragic end.