Gregor MacGregor (24 December 1786 – 4 December 1845) was a Scottish soldier, adventurer, and con man who attempted from 1821 to 1837 to draw British and French investors and …

What was the point of MacGregor’s fake country? Although it may have been an ego booster for him to introduce himself as its prince, he had more at stake than the title and its attendant …

Jan 28, 2016 · In October 1822, Gregor MacGregor, a native of Glengyle, Scotland, made a striking announcement. He was, he said, not only a local banker’s son, but the Cazique, or …

The Prince of Poyais, the Cazique, His Serene Highness Gregor, ‘El General Mac Gregor’, are just some of the names belonging to a Scottish soldier who became one of the most infamous …

Oct 12, 2016 · The mastermind behind the Poyais fairy tale was Gregor MacGregor, a Scottish adventurer with a colorful past.

1 day ago · Gregor MacGregor didn’t just scam individuals — he invented an entire nation. This video tells the story of how confidence, authority, and timing fooled investors and governments …

Dec 2, 2024 · Gregor MacGregor was a Scottish soldier, adventurer, and one of history's most audacious fraudsters. Born in 1786, he's best known for his elaborate scheme where he …

Jun 22, 2023 · The returning Gregor MacGregor hit Britain like a blitz. He stormed around London and Glasgow and by 1821 had raised hundreds of settlers and hundreds of thousands of …

Gregor MacGregor (24 December 1786 – 4 December 1845) was a Scottish soldier, adventurer, land speculator, and colonizer who fought in the South American struggle for independence.

Nov 30, 2020 · As Europe raced to conquer vast tracts of undiscovered land in the Americas, a Scottish conman named Gregor MacGregor hatched a plan to capitalize on the lucrative …