
These Are Four Most Cruel Rulers In History - There's A Woman Too...
There have been many brutal tyrants throughout history, and female rulers rank not far behind. The brutality of female dictators has also been shown. These four ruthless leaders reigned over Syria, Hungary, the Mongols, and Britain.
Attila the Hun
Known as the "Scourge of god," Attila the Hun governed the Hun Empire from 434 and 453. He extended his dominion to Germany, the Balkans, and russia after killing his brother Bleda to gain control. Fearsome, nomadic horsemen, the Huns created frightful sounds as they attacked. To prevent invasion, certain Roman elites sent Attila protection money since they thought he was an excellent military leader. To conceal the site of his tomb, Attila's supporters murdered the people who buried him and his possessions when he passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on his wedding night.
Roman Emperor Caligula
During his brief four-year reign (37–41 AD), Caligula was a Roman emperor who gained notoriety for his harsh and unpredictable actions. He instituted several important changes at the start of his rule, but he soon plunged into despotism. Among the many horrors he performed were execution, sexual assault, public humiliation, and suicide. His mental instability is said to have been exacerbated by a number of ailments. The first Roman emperor to be slain in this manner was Caligula, who proclaimed himself a god before being executed by his own guards.
Ivan the Terrible
From 1547 to 1584, Ivan the Terrible—real name Ivan IV Vasilyevich—ruled as Russia's first Tsar. He lost his mind after his wife Anastasia died in 1560. His mental instability increased and he became more vicious against those he saw to be his competitors because he thought that his adversaries had poisoned her. His creation of the 'Oprichniki' organization, which killed priests, burnt government officials alive, drowned families, and destroyed businesses, was one of his most notorious actions. Ivan, who is said to have had a heart attack or stroke, passed quite unexpectedly while playing chess with a nobleman.
Queen Mary I (aka Bloody Mary)
After previous monarchs had favored Protestantism, Mary I, the eldest child of king Henry VIII and catherine of Aragon, became queen of england in 1553 and quickly restored Catholicism as the dominant faith. She also married Philip II of Spain, who was also a Catholic. She became known as 'Bloody Mary' since hundreds of Protestants were executed by stake over the course of the following several years.