Many historical figures have fun nicknames—General Norman Schwarzkopf was "Stormin' Norman" for example. But some have rather diabolical nicknames, named so for their heinous acts while in positions of power. Let's go over some historical figures who lived up to their nicknames.
You’ve likely heard of all of these historical figures. However, there’s a chance that you may have only seen pictures of them from their later years, or not seen a picture at all. Their good looks may surprise you!
Many famous figures from history appear in stories and legends, but their existence is often unverifiable. From mythical heroes to legendary kings, here are 35 famous historical figures who probably aren't real.
