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Cleophon

Athenian politician and demagogue
Years: 450BCE - 404BCE

Cleophon (died 404 BEC) is an Athenian politician and demagogue who is of great influence during the Peloponnesian War.

He is a staunch democrat, and vehement opponent of the oligarchs; his sparring with Critias rated a mention in Aristotle's Rhetoric.