Eubulus

Eubulus was a prominent Greek banker from the town of Assos in Ionia. He was engaged in financial activities on a large scale, which eventually brought him the material affluence and political power. His capital had to be substantial, since it is known that he lent money to a Persian official in that region receiving as security for the loan an assignment of the revenues of towns Assos and Atarneus. As these towns had been under the supremacy of Persia, this meant the transfer of political power as he became the actual ruler of these two cities. In addition to banking activities, Eubulus is also known due to his relation with his slave Hermias who became his business partner and ruler of the city, and later Aristotle's father-in-law.