# Antiphon of Rhamnus

> 5th century BC Athenian orator

**Wikidata**: [Q335560](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q335560)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antiphon_(orator))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/antiphon-of-rhamnus

## Summary
Antiphon of Rhamnus was a 5th-century BC Athenian orator, a prominent public speaker in Classical Athens. He is known for his contributions to political discourse and rhetoric during a critical period in ancient Greek history.

## Biography
- Born: -0480-00-00T00:00:00Z
- Nationality: Q844930 (Classical Athens)
- Education: [Not specified in source material]
- Known for: Political oratory and public speaking
- Employer(s): [Not specified in source material]
- Field(s): Oratory, politics

## Contributions
Antiphon of Rhamnus is documented in various historical and bibliographic references, including:
- **P213**: 0000000109223671 (VIAF ID)
- **P214**: Multiple VIAF and other authority control numbers (26151776750618011460, 388158790636338852004, etc.)
- **P227**: 118503448 (GND ID)
- **P244**: n82101412 (LC Authority ID)
- **P268**: 120672974 (BNF ID)
- **P269**: 028941497 (SUDOC ID)
- **P271**: DA02765235 (Getty ULAN ID)
- **P349**: 00511738 (NLA ID)
- **P396**: CFIV160448 (Catholic Encyclopedia ID)
- **P409**: 35634659 (BiblioNet ID)
- **P646**: /m/02jmmf (Freebase ID)
- **P648**: OL390974A (Open Library ID)
- **P691**: jn19990210047 (NLA Trove ID)
- **P863**: thinker/2537 (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy ID)
- **P906**: 174800 (WorldCat ID)
- **P950**: XX833289 (BNE ID)
- **P1005**: 558661 (Bibsys ID)
- **P1006**: 069483507 (ISNI ID)
- **P1015**: 90258576 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P1017**: ADV11350977 (Austrian National Library ID)
- **P1207**: n95205984 (NLR ID)
- **P1273**: a10465212 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P1296**: 0004317 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P1315**: 1022645 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P1375**: 000729812 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P1417**: biography/Antiphon-Greek-writer-and-statesman (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P1556**: antiphon-the-sophist (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P1563**: Antiphon (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P1580**: a1038966 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P1695**: a0000001191866 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P1871**: Multiple CNP IDs (cnp01444500, cnp01230635, etc.)
- **P2163**: 1804878 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P2188**: 16013 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P2421**: 1304 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P2460**: 138625 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P2799**: 2097 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P3065**: A012330817 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P3219**: antiphon-de-rhamnonte (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P3222**: antifon-(från-rhamnus-attisk-politiker) (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P3348**: 279225 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P3365**: antifonte-di-ramnunte (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P3576**: 0028 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P3846**: 87097968072042 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P3987**: 161599 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P4212**: pcrtivZi9Ls2wd (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P4223**: antifonte (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P4342**: Antifon (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P4619**: 001113089 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P5019**: antiphon-20 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P5492**: 26131 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P5587**: 42gjj4vn2qgg4wp (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P6706**: Antifónte+di+Ramnunte (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P6821**: alvin-person:61969 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P6831**: 245 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P7041**: 125 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P7293**: 9810646729305606 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P7305**: 3870082, 3870083 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P7865**: 95a5yja38danymj1atb5yc1h74r3edg (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P7902**: 118503448 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P7982**: 3013 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P8034**: 495/42004 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P8065**: 166 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P8069**: 12377 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P8189**: 987007257882605171 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P8313**: Antifon (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P8349**: 8901 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P8750**: 4213, 54964 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P8795**: 1693 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P9017**: 87640863 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P9081**: 21358, 15189 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P9097**: 12421417 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P9106**: 525 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P9164**: 55181 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P9282**: 5072 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P9536**: 5a1d4d054ab9d081344d1059, 5a1d4d054ab9d081344d0d90, 5a1d4d054ab9d081344d0d99 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P9756**: 3535 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P9984**: 981058521710506706 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P10141**: 149321 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P10227**: vtls001267257 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P10553**: 079308147 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P11179**: 2943 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P11180**: 27509, 27511, 40620, 46581 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P11182**: 41346 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P11249**: 14764941 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P11252**: 77 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P11496**: 1140000791662458880 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P11514**: antifont-3b7109 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P11686**: 981058521710506706 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P12385**: antifont-0 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P12458**: 422569, 108630 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P12869**: urn:cts:greekLit:tlg0028 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P13019**: 73359 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P13049**: 118503448 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P13591**: person/81c8d1d6-6444-4b6d-8e76-d7c16a01db67 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)
- **P14225**: 981005735007409366 (Bavarian Bibliography ID)

## FAQs
**What is Antiphon of Rhamnus known for?**
Antiphon of Rhamnus is known for his contributions to political oratory and rhetoric during the 5th century BC in Classical Athens.

**Where was Antiphon of Rhamnus from?**
Antiphon of Rhamnus was from Classical Athens, as indicated by his citizenship and nationality.

**What was Antiphon of Rhamnus's occupation?**
Antiphon of Rhamnus was an orator and politician, as documented in his Wikidata entry.

**What are some of Antiphon of Rhamnus's notable works or contributions?**
Antiphon of Rhamnus's notable contributions include various bibliographic references and historical documentation, as listed in his Wikidata properties.

## Why They Matter
Antiphon of Rhamnus is significant in the study of ancient Greek oratory and politics. His contributions to political discourse and rhetoric during the 5th century BC provide valuable insights into the intellectual and political landscape of Classical Athens. His work has influenced subsequent scholars and historians studying the development of oratory and political thought in ancient Greece.

## Notable For
- **Orator**: Antiphon of Rhamnus was a prominent orator in Classical Athens.
- **Politician**: He held political positions and contributed to political discourse.
- **Historical Documentation**: His works and contributions are documented in various bibliographic references and historical records.

## Body
### Early Life and Background
Antiphon of Rhamnus was born in the 5th century BC and was a citizen of Classical Athens. His exact birth date is not specified, but he is known to have lived during a significant period in ancient Greek history.

### Career and Contributions
Antiphon of Rhamnus is primarily known for his contributions to oratory and politics. He was an orator, delivering speeches that shaped political discourse in Classical Athens. His works and contributions are documented in various bibliographic references, including VIAF, GND, and BNF IDs.

### Influence and Legacy
Antiphon of Rhamnus's influence extends to the study of ancient Greek oratory and politics. His speeches and writings have been preserved and analyzed by historians and scholars, providing insights into the intellectual and political landscape of Classical Athens. His legacy continues to be studied and referenced in academic works on ancient Greek history and oratory.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. International Standard Name Identifier
3. CiNii Research
4. Antiphon 14 (Pauly-Wissowa)
5. Enciclopedia Treccani
6. MacTutor History of Mathematics archive
7. Q45275916
8. Perseus Catalog
9. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
10. Source
11. [Source](http://digitale.beic.it/primo_library/libweb/action/search.do?fn=search&vid=BEIC&vl%283134987UI0%29=creator&vl%28freeText0%29=Antiphon)
12. CONOR.SI
13. [Prosopographia Attica](http://www.archive.org/stream/prosopographiaa00kircgoog#page/n101/mode/2up)
14. Treccani's Enciclopedia on line
15. LIBRIS. 2012