This usage usually carries a pejorative sense and refers to a ruler who: Some so-called "benevolent dictators" may be viewed as beneficial and their leadership seen as a "necessary evil". President of Algeria from June 19, 1965 to his death, (December 27, 1978); Chairman of the Revolutionary Council until December 12, 1976). /ledeen/ledeen200505310823.asp][64][65][66]ISBN 0-16-074590-X |-. Any controversy surrounding such characterisation is mentioned in the notes. He did so he can get power. The modern usage of the term'dictator' developed largely in response to instances of autocratic rule in republics, so traditional monarchs are not usually described as dictators in historical commentary. President of Algeria from June 19, 1965 to his death, (December 27, 1978); Chairman of the Revolutionary Council until December 12, 1976). Born, Baron Roman Nicolaus von Ungern-Sternberg (Роман Фёдорович Унгерн фон Штернберг), in Graf, Austria of Prussian nobility, von Ungern-Sternberg fought, against his own Prussians, in the Imperial Russian Army during World War I and fought the Bolsheviks, in Siberia, after 1917. Although considered the paragon of bravery, von Ungern-Sternberg was reckless, brutal and mentally unstable. Dictators Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. (Photos)", "Legend of Korra: What Happened to Korra and Who Is Kuvira? The following is a list of national leaders (heads of state and/or heads of government) commonly regarded as modern dictators. . ", "Would You Kindly Bring Us the Girl and Wipe Away the Debt: Free Will and Moral Responsibility in BioShock Infinite", "Just Cause 2 (PS3): Despite being utterly ridiculous, Just Cause 2 is still a hugely enjoyable open-world action game", "The Politics of Post-Apocalypse: Interactivity, Narrative Framing and Ethics in Fallout 3", "Introduction: Middle-Earth, the Lord of the Rings and International Relations", "Who Are All These People on FX's 'Tyrant'? The word "dictator" comes from the Latin language word dictātor, agent noun from dictare (dictāt-, past participial stem of dictāre dictate v. + -or-or suffix.) The following is a list of national leaders (heads of state and/or heads of government) commonly regarded as modern dictators. A rabid monarchist, von Ungern-Sternberg soon thereafter became an independent warlord with the intention of establishing an independent Russo-Sino-Mongolian monarchy in Urga under the nominal rule of Bogd Khaan (the Living Buddha). [14] Criticized as dictator by Desmond Tutu[15] and Vladimir Putin[16]. In June 1965, Boumédienne seized power in a bloodless coup. École secondaire Jean-Baptiste-Meilleur, REPENTIGNY, Articles with unsourced statements from September 2009, Basilica of Our Lady of Peace of Yamoussoukro, List of political leaders who held active military ranks in office, List of political leaders who suspended the constitution, https://list.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_Dictators?oldid=102948, Articles with invalid date parameter in template, commonly (but not necessarily) gained power through. is an absolute ruler of a sovereign state; governs outside the otherwise accepted rule of law; commonly (but not necessarily) gained power through fraud or a. may be autocratic, oppressive, despotic or tyrannical. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. His brief rule of Mongolia was characterised by looting, raping and a reign of terror by his army. See dictatorship. Initially lacking a personal power base, he was seen as a weak ruler. A rabid monarchist, von Ungern-Sternberg soon thereafter became an independent warlord with the intention of establishing an independent Russo-Sino-Mongolian monarchy in Urga under the nominal rule of Bogd Khaan (the Living Buddha). Also excluded from this list are those who held absolute power during national emergencies, but restored the rule of law soon thereafter. Also excluded from this list are those who held absolute power during national emergencies, but restored the rule of law soon thereafter. But after a botched coup attempt against him by military officers in 1967 he tightened his rule, and then remained Algeria's undisputed ruler until his death in 1978. gained power by elections establishing an authoritarian goverment. [13] Arrested and tortured opponents and human rights activists; gave amnesty to murderers of his political opponents in 2000; ignores court rulings. Any controversy surrounding such characterisation is mentioned in the notes. Any years of elected and judicial rule may be indicated parenthetically. This refers to any years in office as a head of state, government or the like before their dictatorship was established. This usage usually carries a pejorative sense and refers to a ruler who: Some so-called "benevolent dictators" may be viewed as beneficial and their leadership seen as a "necessary evil". After a savage battle against occupying Chinese republican forces, on March 13, 1921, Mongolia was proclaimed an independent monarchy, and Ungern von Sternberg became Mongolian dictator. List of worlds in the Kingdom Hearts series. Modern dictators and Human Rights Violations, https://dictators-page.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_Dictators?oldid=6292. 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