Nero is infamous for his cruelty, extravagance, and self-indulgence. He fancied himself an artist and performer, participating in music and theater, much to the disdain of Rome’s elite.

Legends say he “fiddled while Rome burned” during the Great Fire of Rome in 64 AD—though historically this may be inaccurate. His eccentricities, including lavish banquets and brutal purges, led to his eventual overthrow and suicide.

 King George III of England (1738–1820): The Mad Monarch

George III suffered from recurrent mental illness, believed now to be porphyria or bipolar disorder. His bouts of madness culminated in episodes where he was unable to rule, leading to the Regency era where his son governed in his stead.

Despite his illness, George III was a devoted monarch who oversaw significant events like the American Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars.

 King Charles II of Spain (1661–1700): The Bewitched Monarch

Charles II was the last Habsburg ruler of Spain and suffered from numerous physical and mental disabilities, likely due to centuries of inbreeding within the royal family.

Known as “El Hechizado” (the Bewitched), his frail health and incapacity to produce an heir led to the War of Spanish Succession, dramatically changing European politics. shutdown123