Richard Cantillon (d.
Little is known about his life, but he achieved remarkable success in banking and commerce through family and professional connections, particularly with James Brydges.
He made a fortune speculating in John Law's Mississippi Company during the 1710s-1720s, becoming one of Europe's wealthiest men.
His financial dealings generated lawsuits, criminal charges, and murder plots from aggrieved debtors.
He died in 1734 under mysterious circumstances, with some speculating he faked his death.
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