May 14 in History

Aristotle

384 BCE – 322 BCE

Philosophy

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Greek philosopher, student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great. His writings span philosophy, science, and rhetoric.

Menander

340 BCE – 290 BCE

Literature

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Menander was a Greek playwright and the best-known representative of Athenian New Comedy. He wrote 108 comedies and took the prize at the Lenaia festival eight times. His record at the City Dionysia is unknown.

Aeschines

389 BCE – 314 BCE

Politics

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Aeschines was a Greek statesman and one of the ten Attic orators.

Epicurus was an ancient Greek philosopher who founded the philosophical school of Epicureanism, which teaches that management of one's desires, removal of unnecessary fears, friendship, and virtuous living lead to a pleasant life and constant happiness, the highest good.

Alexander the Great

356 BCE – 323 BCE

Military

33

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Alexander III of Macedon, most commonly known as Alexander the Great, was king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. He succeeded his father Philip II to the throne in 336 BC at the age of 20, and spent most of his reign conducting a lengthy military campaign throughout Asia and Egypt. By the age of 30, he had created one of the largest empires in history, stretching from Greece to northwestern India.

Antisthenes

444 BCE – 364 BCE

Philosophy

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Antisthenes was a Greek philosopher and a pupil of Socrates. Antisthenes first learned rhetoric under Gorgias before becoming an ardent disciple of Socrates. He adopted and developed the ethical side of Socrates' teachings, advocating an ascetic life lived in accordance with virtue.