1. Demetrius of Phalerum Gwen Gibbons Dr. Gerrish Ancient Alexandria 23 September 2015

2. Who Was That Guy? “…an accomplished orator, student and writer of the Peripatetic philosophy, a law giver, and a bon vivant.”

3. B. 350 BCE – 280 BCE Wealthy? Poor? Probably poor Nicknames Kharitoblepharos (“having the eyelids of the Graces”) Lampito (“the radiant one”) Lady-Killer

4. Education School of Theophrastus with poet Menander Influenced his beliefs Peripatetic Scholar

5. Demetrius in Athens Orator Governor of Athens (317 BCE – 307 BCE) Fall from power Fled to Egypt

6. Demetrius in Alexandria Septuagint Tutor Museum of Alexandria Gathered books and scrolls Convert of Serapis

7. His Significance?? Very influential in the foundation and cultivation of the Museum of Alexandria.

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