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Lord Gordon Gordon, Conman Who Almost Caused a US/Canadian War | Case File #216

55 min • 8 maj 2025

Who was Lord Gordon Gordon? He’s one of the most infamous con men of the 19th century, who once pulled off a grift so massive, it nearly caused a U.S. military invasion of Canada.

Written by Mike Bedard

Edited by Lewis Poggie

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