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TIL of Harpalus, Alexander the Great's childhood friend and accountant. Expecting Alexander to die in India, he began embezzling huge sums to support his kingly lifestyle only to flee when he heard Alexander was returning. He arrived in Athens with 6k mercenaries, 30 ships and 5k talents in cash

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