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There are many example of fantasists and con artists creating fake back stories for themselves. Casanova and Cagliostro are among the most famous examples. Affe
by simonh 5y ago
There are many example of fantasists and con artists creating fake back stories for themselves. Casanova and Cagliostro are among the most famous examples. Affecting fake noble titles was a favourite ploy.
- mitjam 5y agoIn Germany the Captain of Köpenick is famous to this day as every child at one point reads Zuckmayers play based on this real story. In 1906 a shoemaker dressed up as a captain of the Prussian army, gathered some soldiers under his command, arrested the major and stole money from the city of Köpenick. He was arrested and served a sentence but became a folk hero and was pardoned by the Kaiser. (1) A striking parallel is the confident use of clothes and signs of authority. (1) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilhelm_Voigt https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilhelm_Voigt