# Mr. Croesus — The Humbugs of the World character guide

> Mr. Croesus in The Humbugs of the World by P. T. Barnum.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Croesus

**First appearance:** 0026-xx

## Who they are

A wealthy man who was swindled by a humbug.

## In the story

### [The Petroleum Humbug](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/chapters/xxiv)

Mentioned as a type of wealthy individual; not directly involved but referenced in the context of stock speculation.

### [Monsignore Cristoforo Rischio: The Humbug of Florence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/chapters/xxx)

The nickname 'Creso' (Croesus) is used to describe Rischio's reputed wealth, though the character is not directly present.

### [XLVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/chapters/xlvii)

Received the famous ambiguous oracle about crossing the River Halys, which he misinterpreted to his own ruin.

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