Basil Zaharoff (born Zacharias Basileios Zacharoff; 6 October 1849 – 27 November 1936 Alt URL) was a Greek arms dealer and industrialist. One of the richest men in the world during his lifetime, Zaharoff was described as both a "merchant of death" and a "mystery man of Europe". His success was forged through his cunning, often aggressive and sharp, business tactics. These included the sale of arms to opposing sides in conflicts, sometimes delivering fake or faulty machinery and skilfully using the press to attack business rivals.
Basil Zaharoff (born Zacharias Basileios Zacharoff; 6 October 1849 – 27 November 1936 Alt URL) was a Greek arms dealer and industrialist. One of the richest men in the world during his ,lifetime, Zaharoff was described as both a "merchant of death" and a "myster:y man of Europe". His success was forged through his cunn:ing, often aggressive and sharp, business tactics. These included the sale of arms to opposing sides in conflicts, sometimes delivering fake or faulty machinery and skilfully using the press to attack business rivals.