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A robber baron or robber knight (German Raubritter) was an unscrupulous feudal landowner who resorted to banditry while protected by his fief's legal status. Medieval robber barons robbed merchants, land travelers, and river traffic. They might rob cargoes, steal entire ships, or kidnap for ransom.
Cartoon in Puck featuring notable robber barons of the 19th century. Via Wikimedia Commons. While the term has largely gone out of style, robber baron was an expression used to negatively describe powerful American businessmen of the 19th century.It was applied to those who were viewed as using unethical or exploitative business practices to amass great wealth.he robber barons of the 19th century used what were viewed as unfair labor practices and anti-competitive business activities to amass great fortunes.