Aristophon of Azenia

Aristophon of Azenia was an Athenian politician in the 4th century BC

After the conclusion of peace between Athens and Thebes 362/1 BC moved Aristophon, already in a sophisticated age, in the state on top. One of his friends was Leptines, whose design won a law for the saving of honors awarded by the state. During the years of political dominance of Eubulus ( 355/4-343 BC) he formed together with the strategists Chares an influential opposition grouping. Even after the defeat of the allies of Athens Olynthus against Philip II of Macedon 348 BC, he kicked the peace efforts Philocrates ' on.