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Eubulus, or
Euboulos (c.
405 - c.
335 BC) was a
statesman of ancient
Athens, probably the most important of the period 355-342 and notable for his focus on Athenian finances.
Eubulus' early life is unknown, save that he was from the
Anaphlystus deme. With
Diophantus of Sphettus as his patron, he became a
Theoric Commissioner, gradually took control of the finances of the city, and is credited with bringing a degree of prosperity not seen in many years.
Xenophon's
De Vectigabalus probably exaggerates his methods, but for instance a law making it difficult to use public money for minor military operations ensured that a surplus was available for public works.
Eubulus was generally considered a member of the "peace party", in opposition to
Demosthenes. Eubulus attempted to preclude
Philip of Macedon's intervention in Greek affairs by forming a
Common Peace, in which effort Eubulus was joined by
Meidias,
Aeschines, and
Phocion. The results of his policy included an expedition to
Thermopylae in
352, an intervention in
Euboea in
348. Even so, after the failure to unite the Greeks, he went along with the peace of
346 negotiated by Demosthenes and
Philocrates.
When Demosthenes wanted to renew the war after Philip went into
Phocis, Eubulus and his supporter argued for peace, but from
344 on, Eubulus' influence was waning, and by
342 Demosthenes' party was in control. After the
Battle of Chaeronea no more is heard of Eubulus.
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