Croesus

Croesus nōn semper mānsit rēx, _Croesus did not always remain king_.

New Latin Grammar Charles E. Bennett

Trimalchio himself then favored us with an impersonation of a man blowing a trumpet, and when he had finished, he looked around for his minion, whom he called Croesus, a blear-eyed slave whose teeth were very disagreeably discolored.

Satyricon 2007

Trimalchio himself then favored us with an impersonation of a man blowing a trumpet, and when he had finished, he looked around for his minion, whom he called Croesus, a blear-eyed slave whose teeth were very disagreeably discolored.

The Satyricon — Volume 02: Dinner of Trimalchio 20-66 Petronius Arbiter

Trimalchio himself then favored us with an impersonation of a man blowing a trumpet, and when he had finished, he looked around for his minion, whom he called Croesus, a blear-eyed slave whose teeth were very disagreeably discolored.

The Satyricon — Complete 20-66 Petronius Arbiter

“There, Croesus, that is treasure number one; and now run through the rest, and count what sums I have in hand, in case I need them.”

Cyropaedia 2007

All of Bushco, indicted, imprisoned, or nothing, will be rich beyond Croesus, which is what Bush and Cheney already are.

Think Progress » Senior Administration Officials Could Be Charged With Criminal Conspiracy 2005

I feel I should point out here that my character "Croesus" is in no way based on anything I have seen on that messageboard/legal disclaimer.

ana-ng Diary Entry ana-ng 2009

Most of the regulars seem pretty cool, but this one guy, who uses the name "Croesus," is my favorite.

ana-ng Diary Entry ana-ng 2009

"Croesus" for your daughter, and the little tricks you played to bring that marriage about.

Worldly Ways and Byways Eliot Gregory 1884

"The Croesus was a Mediterranean casino cruise so exclusive that even the rich and famous needed written invitations just to board.

The Sinister Six Combo Castro, Adam Troy 2001