From what was Cochrane dismissed in 1814?
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Answer
In 1814, Thomas Cochrane was dismissed from the Royal Navy due to his alleged involvement in a fraudulent stock exchange scheme known as the "Great Stock Exchange Fraud." He was accused of spreading false rumors about Napoleon's defeat to manipulate stock prices and personally profit from the subsequent market fluctuations.
Sailing Through History: The Adventures of Thomas Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald
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