Philippides of Paiania

The trial speech by Hypereides against Philippides lasted just over thirty minutes and is taken from the papyrus where epilogue is preserved in its entirety.

It states that Philippides campaigned with King Philip II of Macedon, which was his most serious offense, and did everything in the service of the Macedonians which Hypereides detested.

Stratocles moved a decree in honour of Philippides, who had been active under the late government.

He took part in the established Athenian coalition government with military leader Olympiodoros and pro-Macedonian democrat Stratocles.

In 293/2 B.C., Philippides was honoured with a gold crown for his excellence in the interests of the people, and as king.