Phormion (banker)

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Phormion ( Greek Φορμίων Phormíōn ) was an Athenian businessman of the 4th century BC. Chr .

Phormion was initially a slave to the Pasion , an important banker in Athens. After his release, he continued to work with him as his assistant. As a pasion 370 BC Chr. Died, married Phormion according to the will of his former master pasions widow. In addition, he became the successor to the banking business through lease, although Pasion had a biological son in Apollodorus .

Since Apollodoros was already of legal age at the time of his father's death , there were considerable inheritance problems that dragged on for over 20 years and preoccupied the courts. Some of the speeches given in court have survived and are now important sources for the economic and business world of ancient Athens.

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SURNAME Phormion
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Greek banker
DATE OF BIRTH 5th century BC Chr.
DATE OF DEATH 4th century BC Chr.