History's Greatest Conman!

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Gregor MacGregor was a Scottish soldier, adventurer, and con man who invented a Central American country called “Poyais,” in 1820 which he claimed to rule as the “Cazique.” MacGregor attempted to draw British and French investors and settlers to his fictional country. Hundreds invested in Poyaisian government bonds and land certificates, while about 250 emigrated to MacGregor’s invented country. MacGregor’s Poyais scheme has been called one of the most brazen confidence tricks in history.
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[@PBoyle]

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[@randomnobody8770]

Woah, I thought this was going to be a video on John Law, but enjoyed it nevertheless. I was going to suggest a video on John Law, but you already made one 3 years ago! Its also a great video - and an incredible tale - but your youtubery has come a long way! Congrats. You should publish your reading list somewhere.

[@BilalKhan-yg9jc]

Doesn't seem far fetched at all. I believe you could buy a lordship in the British Raj and a British citizenship by paying 100 or 1000 (I forget which one exactly) silver pieces in tax per year. You would obviously use that influence, to acquire positions in the British Administration if you were educated/qualified. In essence to make more money. The British Raj patronized it's fair share of "entrepreneurs".😂

[@Eli-uy9yb]

Not a fan of the Ai thumbnails tbh

[@Mickey_Valentine]

There was a bigger con at the end of the 19th century -- the scamm involving london and the bank of Mozambique that in one swiop culled 10% of the value of the Portuguese empire leading to the austerity that instaled the Salazar fascist dictatorshit ... Up until crypto it was the biggest bank heist / fraud in history

[@BennyM_]

I love the shade thrown toward Established Titles sponsorships.

[@dlxmarks]

Despite the later claims that it was always meant to be a gag gift, their early ads are scammy as hell.

[@highbread817]

I'm all for Graham Stephen shade as well !

[@alperenozturk9235]

​@@dlxmarks I wonder if anyone got a Lord credit card as they advertised lol.

[@MW-greatteacher10]

"This wasn't just the Fyre Festival".. the sarcasm is timed brilliantly 😂

[@michaelrobertson5020]

My god imagine fighting in the Napoleonic Wars under a 16 year old officer who bought their way in

[@BritishHistoryGuy]

Not quite. Patrick has glossed over the details here, as the rank purchasing system was far too complicated to be worth explaining in this video. A 16 year old would have entered the army at ensign rank, so wouldn't have had any command duties. Ensigns carried the regimental colours and were like trainee officers, that learned on the job. The Lieutenants and Captains would have made the command descisions, on the low level. You couldn't buy a rank without the consent of a superior and a space being available. And you could still be demoted/discharged without compensation. An inexperienced civilian couldn't just waltz up and make himself a general.

[@michaelrobertson5020]

@@BritishHistoryGuy I saw he was an ensign, but assumed ensigns would still be next in line if the lieutenant or other senior officers fell

[@sammyjones8279]

​@@BritishHistoryGuyIt's definitely simplified and a touch misrepresented here, but there are enough British Military "whoopsies" of that era under that system of "promotion" that I wouldn't blame anyone for getting the impression that that's how it worked lol

[@celiacresswell6909]

@@sammyjones8279wellingtons army was officered by this system

[@arcanondrum6543]

"British Military 'whoopsies' of that era" .... The island containing England, Wales and Scotland IS somewhat small but promotions within the British Military leave a lot to be desired, especially for the men under their command. I mean, does anyone here recall how that War outbreak from that pesky British Colony in North America turned out? The battle of Gallipoli (Ottoman Empire territory) was VERY poorly planned by an arrogant bunch of "to the Manor born" individuals (one of them, more of a social climber, would be Prime Minister during WW2). WW1 again; the Battle of the Somme, where German commanders were astonished that the British command did not make any adjustments. Now, other than Churchill, I haven't looked up the commanders from that era but Browning and Urquhart (and Montgomery) all went to swell Private Schools before quickly moving up the chain of command to get extraordinary powers. Urquhart himself couldn't believe that he was put in charge of so many soldiers so soon before Market Garden. He had no prior experience with Airborne Troops - at all. Browning would drop with 500 support staff and setup a command post near Eindhoven, making the American General Gavin (tasked with those 3 Bridges). his beyatch. Browning directed Gavins actions directly, instead of staying in England. Using so many aircraft for just his staff didn't help Gavin either, plus Gavin now had 500 clerks to protect. Both Browning and Urquhart DID set themselves up nicely in houses they commandeered, however. General Ridgeway had no such constraints and so, he and his men did their thing. British XXX Corps would advance past all American positions but while fully one third of ALL men for the "Market" portion of Market Garden lay ahead (and they were from the same countries). British XXX Corps would advance no further. The British, Welsh, Scottish (and Polish) Troops in front of them, having reached just one side of one of the 2 Bridges they were supposed to seize were abandoned. Those still alive and able were forced to retreat by the cover of darkness to Eindhoven. Public School graduates Ridgeway and Gavin would receive commendations and keep their jobs. Private School Graduates Browning and Urquhart were "put out to pasture" with plenty of WW2 still ahead. Urquhart had few men left alive or able under his command anyway.

[@jerrywood4508]

It's a funny thing about collectors, they want a genuine copy of a fake bond, rather than just printing their own copy.

[@garyonuma]

yeah authentic replica!!

[@scotttyson607]

@@jerrywood4508 Ironically it is estimated that as much as 10-15% of the money in circulation in the Confederate States of America during the period 1861-1865 may have been counterfeit.

[@OhNotThat]

These guys would absolutely sue you if you scammed them with a fake bond you whipped up with an inkjet printer and some egg whites to "age it". Without A HINT of irony, mind you.

[@heavenlymonkey]

​@@scotttyson607 Yeah counterfeiting an opponent's currency to debase its value is standard warfare practice.

[@user-ed8hb7cu6k]

A fake bond, but a real artifact.

[@harrybellingham98]

i still dont know why this isnt a film yet

[@user-mp9fv5bf5d]

Seconded

[@hiimjustin8826]

This would be an amazing movie I can picture it in my head

[@jeremiahharemza1235]

Catch Me If you Can: The 19th Century

[@marrs1013]

Nobody would believe it. Just too much nonsense. I'm not doubting the story, but it's just too much to believe it.

[@JustDaveIsGood]

Agreed, but all those innocent people died. Puts a dark spin on a cool anti-hero.

[@robertplatt1693]

At least there was no animated coin driving a Lambo around.

[@InservioLetum]

ani-- WHAT?

[@bananewtf5326]

That guy was so dishonest even his real name sounds fake

[@The_ZeroLine]

😂 And not surprisingly Connor MacGregor is actually a distant descendant.

[@ggg21201]

@@The_ZeroLine Now there needs to be a film about this guy with Connor MagGregor as the actor that portrays him

[@The_ZeroLine]

@@ggg21201 I’m down to crowdfund it.

[@ragnarokncc3137]

This video was wild. I had to basically start it over just to explain to my partner why I spent thirty minutes muttering “no fucking way” with increasing incredulity.

[@jbug1979]

I don't think I could trust a guy named Gregor MacGregor 😂

[@The_ZeroLine]

Connor MacGregor based himself on Gregor MacGregor. lol, that name is like someone named Nick McNick.

[@jbug1979]

@@The_ZeroLine yea it's kinda like the saying "never trust a man with two first names" 😂 .. a lil' different but same idea.

[@MM22966]

You're thinking of the other Gregor, Gregor Gregory Jr.

[@MM22966]

@@notroll1279 Oof.

[@The_ZeroLine]

@@MM22966 I’m friends with Gregor Gregory Jr. He has the coolest leopard SB Dunks 👟

[@robgerman7105]

Mr. Boyle, you have a nearly unique talent for making accountancy properly entertaining. For perspective, I say this as a truck driver with an 8th grade education. Well done, sir.

[@rising_crust]

I lost it at “funding secured.” 😂 Well done!

[@awhite3747]

Patrick Boyle is why I love KZbin. He's a perfect example where, if you assume that the other person knows more or something that you do not, your life will be enriched. Loved this. Oh, and you can pick up one of the real fake bonds, signed on eBay for a cool $1200 😁

[@robertplatt1693]

People are aldo selling fake Theranos swag too.

[@InservioLetum]

I dont understand who would buy that. Debunked, labelled, demonstrably worthless AND fraudulent... How many more red flags would someone need?

[@mikestanmore2614]

It's almost like watching someone claim to be planning a settlement on Mars.

[@AndrewBlucher]

Funding secured?

[@leporellothegoldfinch]

Patrick looking dapper today!

[@ragnarokncc3137]

Yeah, the bow tie and glasses combo is on point

[@danielc6106]

Job interview.

[@AndrewBlucher]

But ... can he tie that bow himself?

[@markbriggs5531]

My thoughts exactly. Rocking that bow tie. Will watch the video later. A great and stylish wit.

[@scene2much]

He doesn't even look like a CGI generated figure in this setting. Very cool! I was beginning to wonder...

[@mamaraisednofool5807]

The hobbit connotation at 0:27 is so savage!

[@aarondavis8943]

I think he has more in common with Saruman, and he happens to be standing on the exact spot where Saruman died.

[@mikebaker2436]

Who else would date a wood nymph?

[@kevinquinn7645]

The bonds simply had 'HODL to the moon' printed on them.

[@InservioLetum]

hodl?

[@neppc1]

​@@InservioLetumHODL

[@InservioLetum]

@@neppc1 ?????

[@lemuret69]

What an absolutely astounding story. I would marvel at the ability of people to be utterly taken in, but the state of US politics shows that there is no lack of such people today.

[@RpMcMurphy_]

Go on…

[@Ln-cq8zu]

I am astounded that there are people who can be so utterly cruel!😮

[@exist7309]

Agreed. The similarities surrounding the narcissism are unmistakable.

[@brandonscott9747]

True, the fact that there are still people willing to vote Democrat after the last 4 years is just mind-boggling. It's hard to believe people could be so dumb, but then videos like this come along, so maybe being stupid is just something humanity will never get over.

[@brandonscott9747]

@@Ln-cq8zu Yes, but if they haven't learned to stop voting Democrat yet, obviously being cruel isn't a problem for them

[@lesleyjohnson8488]

‘Scot free’ - nice one, Patrick 😂

[@Ln-cq8zu]

I'm not sure if that's where the saying comes from, but if it is the case, then a humongous amount of people have taken it on board! 😮

[@dlxmarks]

@@Ln-cq8zu Not its origin but a fair joke.

[@veganbutcherhackepeter]

I was already familiar with McGregor's story and his fantasy nation, but Patrick's story telling is awesome, as always. I can't believe that this hasn't been made into a Hollywood movie yet. If it has and I missed it, can someone please point me in the right direction? This is next level Cpt. Jack Sparrow skullfnckery, honestly.

[@michaeloreilly657]

If we learn anything from history, is that we learn nothing from history. Thanks - George Hegel

[@michaelmanning5379]

"The Scots looked the world over for a land as cold and dreary as Scotland. They found it . . . in Canada" Billy Connelly

[@InservioLetum]

Scotland is a marvel of nature and culture, and frankly so is Canada. Billy ConnOly may be enamoured of third world heat, but I most certainly am not.

[@user-bf3pc2qd9s]

I love Billy but he misses out the point that a lot of Scots were cleared from the land and put on boats to Canada whether they liked it or not, sometimes at gunpoint.

[@michaelmanning5379]

@@user-bf3pc2qd9s There was a regiment raised in Scotland, the Canadian Fencibles, a fencible being a professional soldier whose service was restricted to home defence. Just as they were embarking for transit to Canada a rumour ran through the ranks that they were actually heading to the "Fever Islands" (i.e., the Caribbean) as replacements for the soldiers who'd sickened and died. They mutinied. Apparently, they agreed with Billy. Cold and dreary yes but remarkably free of malaria and nobles who own all the land. As an aside, Version 2 of the Canadian Fencibles was raised in Upper Canada (Ontario) and served with distinction in the War of 1812.

[@InservioLetum]

@@user-bf3pc2qd9s They weren't even allowed to pack clean undies!

[@johnnymoran.]

“In 1821 Gregor MacGregor a 19th century Scot soldier and adventurer..”.. just knew I’d like this video from the off 😂

[@Mark.James.]

Puerto Lempira is still a damn rough town but a British passport will save you - literally in my case - they are still grateful for those muskets

[@danielc6106]

Tell us more about your salvation!

[@vikingro]

@@danielc6106 Well, he was there with a carriage of muskets, you know. The passport was for the taxes. (I couldn't abstain myself :) )

[@vikingro]

12:18 "- I was wondering if you can teach me some local phrases." - [...]*something-something impossible to understand at the highest degree[...] -"Hm?" -"You understand?" (I'm dead :) )

[@dmitrymalanda9278]

The very casual „You understand?„ is pure gold 😂

[@IceQueenaliasIQ]

I listened to him 3 times. Does he even speak English??? Can anyone here translate him pls? :D

[@colkitto2362]

@@IceQueenaliasIQ”Well it’s very hard to bring them to mind, this is the thing. It’s only, it’s alright…" *something unintelligible* “is that us?’ "Hm?” “You understand?"

[@The_ZeroLine]

I speak Scottish Gaelic and mdhdhs usher hddns mdksf. Got it?

[@musicarroll]

Reminds me of Joseph Smith.

[@Confucius_Says...]

Or L. Ron Hubbard

[@inferno0020]

Well, Smith built a theocratic country that remains powerful today.

[@patavinity1262]

@@inferno0020 Exactly. Joseph Smith was far more successful - the con hasn't stopped.

[@erbalumkan369]

Did anyone see Patrick blink? I didn't.

[@velisvideos6208]

He is proof positive that we live in a simulation.

[@ianispress1430]

Sounds like Gregor is an ancestor of SBF!!

[@TheZackofSpades]

Loved the SBF background. I suspect his cell is a tad less comfortable than Bag End

[@louisgiokas2206]

Wonderful story. This was a time when people in Europe were looking for opportunities elsewhere. Many found it. I have in-laws who have a farm in central Illinois in a county bordering the Mississippi and Illinois rivers. I used to hunt in an area near the Berlyn (I think that's how you spell it) where there were also the foundations of a house. This was the first homestead of this family, many of whose decedents still live in the area. The family was from the lower classes in England and in the early 1800s were convinced in the opportunities in the US. They sold everything, left their two oldest children back in England and set sail for New Orleans. Their ticket was for a location on the Illinois. When they arrived there by barge they were let of at a flat spot on the bank. There was nothing but forest around. After being helped by some locals they were able to establish themselves. After a time, they had a good amount of land they had homesteaded. They were actually able to rent some of this land out to others. The mother journeyed back to England to visit here grown children, one of whom was an English teacher and author. He wrote a book with her describing the family's experience. They had gone from the landless lower class to landowners with productive farmland in a fairly short period of time. I tell this story partly because of my connection to it, but also because it illustrates something important in the MacGregor tale. People at that time were becoming successful migrating to far off places in other countries. So, his tall tales would not be considered outrageous.

[@Siriuan]

😂😂 Stolen lands feel-good stories. you got me there for a second. . .Stop sugar coating past atrocious land grabs

[@louisgiokas2206]

@@Siriuan Rewriting history, are we.

[@magesalmanac6424]

I enjoy your financial analysis but these historical videos are so so interesting! So many fascinating people out there.

[@Dreey666]

The OG established titles

[@alk555]

Um... The YT tile reads: History's Greatest Conman! Patrick Boyle. Lol. Love it. You and your channel are the best!

[@SunflowerFairy24]

He can't keep getting away with it.

[@gesus44]

That picture of Sam almost made me spit my beer out! 0:26

[@antoniovillanueva308]

What most people don't know is that anyone can become a Chief in the Pimawa Tribe just by purchasing a single cubit of land in North Jakota..

[@effingsix3825]

I’m reminded of the book ‘Strong Brown God’ by Ted Morgan that told the history of European exploration for the headwaters of the Niger River, where almost all the presumed explorers and settlers to Africa died. But what made the story for me here was the ‘Kazeek Of Poyais’

[@adamshinbrot]

I wonder if he wasn't the person who gave George McDonald Fraser the idea for his character Flashman.

[@user-bf3pc2qd9s]

Flashman was the bully in Tom Brown's Schooldays ... Fraser took the character and put him into the novels.

[@dwightcausey5727]

I previously knew the bare bones of this story so this video was very helpful to fill in the details for me. Keep up the good work.

[@roc7880]

lord Palpatine of the internet, finfluencer, a true Scotman.

[@kevinbarry71]

It seems nobody thought to ask why a country with gold literally for the taking would need to borrow money

[@shantanusapru]

Awesome!!! More such videos, please!

[@mattanderson6672]

Absolutely LOVE Patrick and his humour. Bucket of ice to go with that wit!

[@daszieher]

In Germany we have a whole bunch of people, who actually believe to be living in a "parallel" country, the German Empire. They have deluded themselves into believing that - due to some strange legislative error - the Federal Republic is not the official successor of the Third Reich. There is one shady character, who lied about his connections to "old monarchy" and therefore claims to be legitimate prince and sovereign of said "Empire". People actually fell for that silly idea, so much so, that some were even prepared to take up arms and stage a coup in Berlin. 😂

[@dlxmarks]

Was that the Patriotische Union affair in 2022? Funny how political movements can claim legitimacy by believing that human society is governed by rigid legal technicalities and not by general consensus.

[@GorgeDawes]

That whole thing is just so weird. Like, what did these people think was going to happen?

[@daszieher]

@@GorgeDawes I am at a loss of words. Being conservative and a little old-fashioned myself, I am at times exposed to circles, in which some of these ideas had been thrown about by single individuals, in jest, to be edgy. At least, so I thought. The lack of critical thinking is mind-boggling. 😄

[@user-bf3pc2qd9s]

Have you heard of Pope Michael?

[@geo8rge]

Thanks!

[@MacChew008]

Thank you for the detail research.

[@Bookcity300]

Great job as usual- so interesting!

[@aarondavis8943]

I remember him from the Bolivar biography by Marie Arana. Brilliant biography of a fascinating and brutal war. McGregor should have just gone to New South Wales, where Scottish conmen could make themselves wealthy "legally".

[@MichaelWilliamz]

Another great story! I love these

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[@jeebusk]

this comment should be "pinned"

[@Bill-mn1mn]

Awesome telling of that story 🤩

[@Cyprianous]

This is one of your best!

[@simonevans343]

THANK YOU MR BOYLE. AS ALWAYS I REALLY ENJOYED THAT

[@ArturEjsmont]

crazy story, love your work Patrick :)

[@LiverpoolReject]

Glad we are getting back into the real OG rap news content.

[@CosmosNut]

Fascinating history ! Thank you.

[@jamesanderson6882]

Should be a movie! If only there was an actor named MacGregor!

[@vonb2792]

Connor MacGregor?

[@stardresser1]

"Scott free". I see what you did there.😅😂🤑

[@rusco2001ify]

Another good one. Thanks Patrick

[@RyanEmmett]

A fascinating story, thanks!

[@sanmorgan8255]

🙏🏿for this timely podcast. Very enlightening.

[@lwoods507]

This is wild as hell, thank you for sharing the story!

[@gswdeclan]

I'm a history nerd and I can't believe I haven't heard this story before. Fascinating, I'll have to read the book

[@felicianothorpe8998]

This story telling is so good.

[@cuzx1]

I like the bow and background. Amazing work as always.

[@steveschnetzler5471]

Great telling, Thanks.

[@dougsheldon5560]

The real hot ticket is Poyais Bitcoin.

[@lo-fidevil2950]

SBF as hobbit omg nice one😂

[@VonKirda]

Scotland was the breeding ground of many remarkable talents.

[@karlhneubauer]

Cazique sounds much like Cacique, that's a tribal title used by the Indians in South America, it means tribal chieftain.

[@Kysen10]

these videos are the best, loved the ponzi one also

[@smalltime0]

I always wondered who put their money behind these schemes. And you just reminded me, the people who looked at a Russian bond issuance and went "maybe this time"

[@trunkage]

Oh, Gregor McGregor. There's a name you can trust

[@kendlyduprince]

It's like being strick by lightning two times in the same day and live to tell the story. What a luck!

[@xelaxander]

Yoo, gotta comment for additional exposure. We need to make sure these essay type videos don't die out.

[@esioanniannaho5939]

Patrick any chance of you covering the fact that Ireland has started hoarding Gold Bullion and is now producing gold coins since 2022 ?

[@MarkvanBuskirk]

Thank you Patrick

[@user-uw7gb9lc7e]

That moment when you realise you've been scammed and you can still see the boat sailing away on the horizon 😳💀

[@markcarey67]

When I saw the thumbnail I knew exactly who this story was going to be about

[@anotheryoutubechannel4809]

Lighting and background are on point and classic.

[@coop_coop007]

Cracking tale, well delievered, thank you.

[@PaxNot]

Cacique is a real word. It roughly means chieftain and is also a brand of white rum in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Google Cacique alchohol.

[@Mr_Hassell]

Quality as always

[@georgettelevesque277]

Love your bow tie…and your sense of humour…. Thank you for bringing up this story. I hope the con-men of today meet uncorrupted judges….

[@pimacanyon6208]

"got off Scot free" hahaha, that made me laugh

[@thesheeplelookup]

Bankman fried the hobbit man

[@mat3714]

Oh man.....i still can't believe we keep getting crap like amzaon lotr and Disney sw while there's an entire series of Gregor MacGregor just waiting for a competent writer.

[@fwiffo]

The collectors' market for his fake bonds remind me of Francis Leroy Henning. He counterfeited nickels and they're very collectable today. They even, very occasionally, show up in circulation.

[@Subterfugeo]

Cheaters never prosper was the biggest lie I've ever heard in my lifetime.

[@charlesbergen8532]

Greatly entertaining!

[@ConorBofin]

Hi Patrick, proof that you are a man of quality is the real bow tie. My late father got me into them about 25 years ago. He bought his in Harrods when on trips from Dublin to London. I occasionally get to wear one of his Harrods ties, now over 50 years old (somewhat like myself). Great content as always.

[@yurialtunin9121]

Wonderful!

[@marcocatano554]

Amazing, simply amazing...

[@producedbypodcast]

What a story, haven't heard of him yet!

[@naaags]

Woah woah woah I didn’t ask for the break in eye contact at the end there!

[@UncleJoeLITE]

That was a wonderful yarn sir.

[@efiroozy]

Love that jab at silly KZbinr with lord certificate

[@SN-tt4ym]

Gregor McGregor got off Scott free which is where the term comes from.

[@jugo1944]

Hilarious name, btw. Conor McGregor also conning the world at the moment pretending he'll fight again

[@patavinity1262]

No it doesn't. 'Scot-free' is attested as early as the Middle Ages and has nothing to do with Scots. It comes from the Old English word 'scot' meaning 'payment' or 'penalty'.

[@SN-tt4ym]

@@patavinity1262 it’s called a joke.

[@patavinity1262]

@@SN-tt4ym You should try harder to make them funny then.

[@SN-tt4ym]

@@patavinity1262 were you born like this or does it take practice?

[@Pan_Fryer]

OML that SBF image

[@OhNotThat]

30:16 that's absolutely wild to me. Yes, there are DEFINITELY people who want a "genuine" version of these fraud bonds that McGregor himself made up over 100 years ago. And these exact people would be livid if you sold them a counterfeit fake bond 🤣🤣🤣

Greetings from a Venezuelan!