Son of Theodoros the aulos-maker; Athenian, orator, born during the 86th Olympiad, which is [to say] after the Peloponnesian War.[1] And on account of the lack of vigor of his voice and his lack of outspokenness he did not deliver [sc. speeches in] lawsuits,[2] but he taught many [people], and he wrote 32 speeches. He died at the age of 106.[3] His brothers were Tisippos and Theomnestos and Theodoros. His teacher [was] Gorgias, but some say Tisias, others Erginos,[4] others Prodikos, others Theramenes. His speeches are numerous.