20 Most Evil Kings in History

Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Join us as we count down our picks for the most ruthless and despicable monarchs who ever ruled! From sadistic emperors to bloodthirsty conquerors, these tyrants left trails of death and destruction that echo through the centuries. Our countdown includes Ivan the Terrible who killed his own son, Caligula's depraved reign of terror, Genghis Khan's massive death toll, Leopold II's Congo atrocities, Vlad the Impaler's brutal methods, and many more cruel rulers who abused their power. Which ruler do you think committed the most heinous acts? Let us know in the comments!

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