Thomas Cochrane
This celebrity goo was created by player Steve West.
Scott Hardie replaced the difficulty provided by Steve.
publication date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 (part of October 2024)
category: 
Hoaxes
clue: Although le Loup des Mers was successful in nearly all of his naval actions, his insider trading hoax led to his dismissal from the House of Commons. Ironically, he ran on the stance of Parliamentary reform.
explanation: Lord Thomas Cochrane was a British naval officer, peer mercenary, and politician. With an accomplice, he led people to believe Napoleon was dead and the Allies would soon win the Napoleonic Wars, therefore the government bonds he owned skyrocketed in value. Napoleon nicknamed him le Loup des Mers (the Sea Wolf). more…
intended difficulty: hard
solved by: Russ Wilhelm and Samir Mehta
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