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Monarchs Gone Mad. How Crazy Were These 10 Leaders?

Crazy isn’t just for “common folk.” The 10 historical leaders in today’s story make that clear.

One built a floating bridge for no good reason. Yes, his horse enjoyed it, but what a waste.

Another monarch’s descent into madness is documented in the Old Testament.

What about the Chinese Emperor who had an imaginary general who he called Zhu Shou.

Mental illness was not really treated in ancient times. 

So, leaders went unchecked. See the rest of the story here to uncover more details like…

  • How Joanna of Castile may’ve been sane but was stuck in asylums.

  • Rudolf II, who loved exotic pets, even a dodo bird.

  • Why Ivan the Terrible took out his own son.

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