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Before Hitler became the comparison for anything that was extreme bad or evil by a ruler, who was it before Hitler and why? When was the whole world pretty much like screw this guy? or gal? (lemmy.world)
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[โ€“] NOT_RICK@lemmy.world 7 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Ramses II was a common one due to the bible, as was Judas and I think Brutus and Cassius for betraying Caesar. The Divine comedy features the latter three being chewed on by Satan in the deepest pit of hell.

[โ€“] Treczoks@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

All while Ramses II was most likely innocent...