The sculpture "Bust of Demosthenes" from the ancient Greek period in the third century BC
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Demosthenes studied rhetoric from Issyus in his early years and taught rhetoric. Subsequently, he engaged in political activities and strongly opposed the Macedonian invasion of Greece. He delivered speeches such as the Anti Philip Speech, condemning the expansionist ambitions of Macedonian King Philip II. After the Battle of Catalonia (338 BC), he fled overseas. In 323 BC, Alexander III of Macedonia died and returned to Athens to organize an anti Macedonian movement. After failing, he committed suicide. The statue is currently housed in the Louvre.