10. James Fisk
James Fisk, known as “Jubilee Jim,” was a flamboyant financier in the late 19th century. He gained notoriety for his role in the “Black Friday” gold panic of 1869, where he and partner Jay Gould attempted to corner the gold market, leading to a financial crisis. Fisk’s aggressive business tactics and personal scandals, including a notorious love triangle, made him a controversial figure of the Gilded Age (en.wikipedia.org).
