Top 10 Worst People of All Time

This isn't just about dictators and tyrants, though you'll certainly find plenty of those on this list. Some of the names you'll encounter might be unexpected, while others are infamous figures whose actions have forever stained the pages of history. From mass murderers and warmongers to those whose influence has had a more subtle, but equally destructive impact on society, this list explores the depths of human depravity.

Why should you care about the worst people in history? It's more than just morbid curiosity. By understanding the motivations and actions of those who have caused immense suffering, we can gain valuable insights into the darker aspects of human nature. This knowledge can help us identify patterns, prevent future atrocities, and strive for a better world.

1. Adolf Hitler

   

   Adolf Hitler was the dictator of Nazi Germany from 1934 to 1945, leading the country during World War II and orchestrating the Holocaust, which resulted in the deaths of six million Jews. His policies and military actions caused widespread destruction and loss of life across Europe.

   Hitler was the worst German in history. Not only did he lead Germany into a losing two-front war, but he also sullied the name of the German people and white European pride for a long time to come.

   While Hitler's ideas on eugenics, Germanic values, nationalism, fighting against degenerate social forces, defending private property against communism, and fighting the USSR may have seemed good at the time, they were ultimately misguided and destructive.

   Hitler was a delusional leader who lacked the brains to back up his courage. However, he did do one thing that could be considered "great": he defended Europe against the imminent invasion by Stalin's Red Army. However, it is important to note that the German sacrifice on the Eastern Front was not in vain, as it helped to prevent a Soviet takeover of Europe.

2. Joseph Stalin

   

   Joseph Stalin was the leader of the Soviet Union from the mid-1920s until his death in 1953. He is known for his role in the Great Purge, during which millions of people were executed or sent to labor camps, and for his policies that led to widespread famine and suffering.

   Stalin is estimated to have killed approximately 20 million of his own people. While Hitler was anti-Semitic, racist, and delusional, some argue that he aimed to improve his country, Germany, particularly after the devastating effects of the Treaty of Versailles. Hitler did bring a degree of order to Germany in the late 1920s and 1930s. However, he eventually became a terrible, vile, cruel, and brutal leader.

   Stalin, on the other hand, killed even more of his own people, including friends and anyone he perceived as a threat to his power. In that sense, many believe Stalin was worse. His regime resulted in more deaths, often senseless deaths, than Hitler's Nazi regime, which itself was inhumane and brutal.

   Stalin is also widely blamed for initiating the Great Purges in 1937 and for the collectivization movement, both of which caused immense suffering in Russia. He rose to power gradually, eliminating many contenders along the way, as well as people he suspected might try to overthrow him.

   Furthermore, during World War II, Stalin was considered one of the Allied Giants, along with Winston Churchill and President Roosevelt. Because he was on the "winning side" of the Second World War, he was often viewed as a saint and a good man. Many outside Russia turned a blind eye to the atrocities he may have committed, simply because he stood against the Nazis. The focus was predominantly on Hitler as the enemy of the Allies.

   Comparing Hitler to Stalin is difficult. Hitler wanted to improve his country but abused his power and held extreme beliefs about religion and race. Stalin, however, brought more terror, famine, and death to his own people than Hitler did to his enemies.

3. Osama bin Laden

   

   Osama bin Laden was the founder of the militant Islamist group al-Qaeda. He was responsible for orchestrating the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the United States, which killed nearly 3,000 people.

   He is bad, and he hated Jesus and God. I am not trying to be mean to the Muslim religion, as I respect them a lot.

   But I don't respect Osama bin Laden because he hated Christians and blew up the Twin Towers.

   Osama bin Laden is not a Muslim. He is an imbecile and a donkey with no heart. He is the one who killed millions of people and ruined the image of Islam. Now, Islam is seen as the religion of violence, and more Muslims are being bullied around the world than ever, all because of this guy!

   Responsible for 9/11. Immediately a disgusting piece of filth that I don't count as human. Glad he got karma, unlike some other people on this list.

4. Mao Zedong

   

   Mao Zedong was the founding father of the People's Republic of China and led the country from its establishment in 1949 until his death in 1976. His policies, including the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution, resulted in widespread famine, persecution, and millions of deaths.

   Let me get this right. Hitler killed 8 million, Stalin killed even more, and Mao killed around 40 million. So why is Hitler considered the bad guy? I am not defending Hitler. He deserves death, hell, and the eternal Lake of Fire that is to come (though all humans deserve hell, but through the grace of God, He allows us to escape it if we put our faith in His Son). I just want to know why everyone has their attention focused on Hitler.

   I would guess that it's because he was a leader, which makes sense. However, people need to look at the big picture of the slaughter that dictators have brought upon the world, not only during the World Wars but also in the present day.

5. Pol Pot

   

   Pol Pot was the leader of the Khmer Rouge and Prime Minister of Cambodia from 1976 to 1979. His regime was responsible for the Cambodian genocide, which led to the deaths of an estimated 1.7 to 2.5 million people.

   How is Pol Pot only number 8? Trump may not be the best president ever, but he is okay and certainly not the worst. Kim Jong-un doesn't even compare to Pol Pot. Pol Pot killed millions of his own people and nearly achieved his plan to kill off 5/6 of his country.

   He was one of the people who contributed to the start of the Vietnam War. At least Hitler tried to improve his country (I'm not defending Hitler in any way). Pol Pot should at least be in the top 4.

   Oh my lord, this guy was like Hitler, torturing people to death. Under his rule, prison guards forced prisoners to eat their feces. Damn, this guy was a bad dude, much worse than Trump. Trump doesn't go around torturing and killing everyone around him!

6. Heinrich Himmler

   

   Heinrich Himmler was a leading member of the Nazi Party and one of the main architects of the Holocaust. He oversaw the operations of the SS and the concentration camps, where millions of people were murdered.

   How are Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, and Nicki Minaj above Heinrich Himmler? Those three are just bad music artists!

   However, Heinrich Himmler was the mastermind behind the Holocaust and the one who caused the deaths of millions of people. Hitler might have ordered the killings, but Himmler was the one who carried them out.

   Heinrich Himmler orchestrated the Holocaust. He killed millions of people. Adolf Hitler may have given the orders, but Himmler carried them out. He should be in the top 10.

7. Ivan the Terrible

   

   Ivan the Terrible was the first Tsar of Russia, ruling from 1547 to 1584. His reign is known for the establishment of a centralized Russian state and the violent Oprichnina, during which he executed thousands of people.

   People are so stupid. There are so many individuals who did lots of horrible things, yet Trump is at 5 and Bieber at 6. They are ranked higher than this guy, who killed his family and was a cannibal.

   They are ranked higher than the Kim dynasty. Higher than Heinrich Himmler, who pushed the Holocaust. Higher than the leader of ISIS. Higher than many dictators who actually hate freedom of speech and only want to stay in power. Higher than Nero, who set Rome on fire.

   So vote for people like Ivan IV and Kim Jong-un, not Justin Bieber and Trump just because they made bad comments or songs.

   As a child, Ivan threw puppies from towers just for fun, indicating a level of sickness that's hard to surpass. I'm ranking him high on my list because my definition of evil focuses on intent and cruelty, not merely on numbers. His reign was symptomatic of a ruling class that enabled a sick tyrant to govern and perpetrate evil acts without any justification whatsoever.

8. Kim Jong-un

   

   Kim Jong-un is the current Supreme Leader of North Korea, having assumed power in 2011. His regime is characterized by severe human rights abuses, a totalitarian government, and the development of nuclear weapons.

   Why on earth is Donald Trump ranked above this terrible excuse for a human being? Are you people insane or just really ignorant? Sure, Trump has said a few harsh things you may not agree with, but this man, Kim Jong-un, is incomparable. He is a brutal dictator who lives a life of comfort in his luxurious palace while his people freeze and starve on the streets.

   Not only that, but this man and his army also execute their own people, government officials, and even his own ministers for reasons such as not hanging the portrait of the "Supreme Leader" correctly on the wall, not sitting up straight in a meeting, improper use of the internet (if you can even get access at all), and watching or accessing foreign media, among other things.

   Additionally, if you try to leave this oppressive regime run by this mentally unstable tyrant, you will be shot on sight.

9. Genghis Khan

   

   Genghis Khan was the founder and first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history. His conquests were marked by widespread destruction, mass killings, and the displacement of millions of people.

   He killed so many people that carbon dioxide levels started to decrease. If a village didn't surrender, everyone in the village died.

   Genghis Khan had about 16 million people descend from him. He technically rebuilt our population.

   He was a terrible person. In school, I'm doing a biography project on him.

10. Donald Trump

    

    Donald Trump served as the 45th President of the United States from 2017 to 2021. His presidency was marked by significant controversy and division, including two impeachments and widespread protests.

    Such an idiot. He spreads so much hate, and hate is the reason for all the world's problems. And people believe he would be a good leader?

    I tend to compare him to Hitler a lot. "Oh, but Hitler was really bad! He killed millions of people and - " Think about this. Hitler said he would make Germany great again. That he would restore the country to its former glory. Now, tell me what Trump's slogan is. That's right. Bad leaders aren't awful right away. They manipulate you into thinking they can fix things for you in exchange for your loyalty and freedom.

    Don't trust anyone who tells you that they can make everything better in exchange for your freedom.

The Newcomers
11. ?

    Andrew Ditch

    

    This guy fakes autism, and he wants people to take care of him.

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    Dan Cilley

    

    This creep stalks girls and women in Downtown LA.

The Contenders

13. Kim Jong-Il

    

    Kim Jong-Il was the Supreme Leader of North Korea from 1994 to 2011. His rule was marked by severe repression, a pervasive cult of personality, and a devastating famine that killed hundreds of thousands of people.

    This dictator, like his son after him, brutally oppressed North Koreans and forced them to worship literally anything he did. Thank goodness his reign didn't last long. Who knows what he could have done if he had lived for another 10 years.

    He should be more concerned about the well-being of the people and be more open-minded toward the world outside. Also, he should consider other people's opinions.

    Who in their right mind would put Ivan the Terrible over Kim Jong-il?

14. Christopher Columbus

    

    Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for widespread European exploration and colonization of the Americas. His expeditions were marked by the brutal treatment and exploitation of Indigenous peoples.

    Columbus' REAL accomplishments:

    - Becoming the first slave owner in the West Indies.

    - Causing millions upon millions of Native Americans to die for no reason except for his greed for power, land, and wealth.

    - Coining the incorrect term "Indians" for Native Americans.

    - Taking credit for something he didn't do at all (charting the Americas).

    We can all "celebrate" Columbus Day by walking into someone's house, telling them it's your house now, then killing them. Even a day commemorating Hitler sounds more appropriate for a holiday, at least he pulled Germany out of poverty (and also killed millions of people for no reason)!

    I have so much to say about this idiot. Firstly, no one actually thought that he was going to sail off the edge of the world. That idea was just exaggerated later.

    After being rejected by Henry VII of England, he went to Spain and got money to sail. His sailors came close to mutiny 30 days into the voyage. When he landed, he thought he was in India. By the time he completed his three trips, he had spread smallpox throughout the Americas, killing between 45 and 90 million Native Americans. This was the largest death toll from one event in human history.

    Numbers are unknown, but they fall within that range. For comparison, Hitler ordered the deaths of 11 to 12 million people in the Holocaust. Twenty million people died in the Black Plague. Now think about both of those events combined and possibly double that number. Europeans believed in mercantilism, the idea that land equals wealth. When they saw the new continents, they rushed over.

    It was so bad that the Europeans stopped referring to Native Americans as slaves and began importing Africans instead. Wonder how that worked out for the United States?

15. Justin Bieber

    

    Justin Bieber is a Canadian singer and songwriter who gained fame as a teenager. He has faced numerous public controversies and legal issues throughout his career.

    Dear people who say Bieber shouldn't be on the list,

    Others here may have caused wars and harmed people, but remember, they did so believing they were serving their own people. Every villain is the hero of their own story. Bieber doesn't fit either category. He's neither a villain nor a hero. He's just a guy who got lucky and did nothing particularly constructive with his success. That, according to some, qualifies him as one of the worst people in the world. His existence is considered by some to be without significant positive impact, unlike other figures who are often disliked or considered bad.

    Sincerely,

    Some nobody from Earth

    Seriously, comparing Bieber to historical figures responsible for atrocities is excessive. Such figures have caused immense suffering and loss of life. Bieber, on the other hand, has mainly been criticized for making songs that some people don't like. To say he's the embodiment of sin and evil is an extreme exaggeration.

16. Idi Amin

    

    Idi Amin was the President of Uganda from 1971 to 1979. His regime was characterized by gross human rights abuses, political repression, ethnic persecution, and extrajudicial killings, which resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people.

    Not only was he an evil dictator, but he was also a cannibal. He was racist towards Asians and slaughtered many innocent people. He even ate human flesh, which is absolutely disgusting.

    The man butchered his own people arbitrarily.

    People do not remember his excesses and evil.

17. Josef Mengele

    

    Josef Mengele was a German SS officer and physician at the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II. He conducted inhumane medical experiments on prisoners, particularly twins, which earned him the nickname Angel of Death.

    Mengele sewed fully awake twins together back to back, removed their eyeballs, and planted them into each other's sockets. He also shredded their genitals in an attempt to change their sex. He did that by himself without any medical education. From survivors, we know that the latter procedure consisted of him ramming a metal rod into the lower body region and violently tossing it around, causing severe damage to the kidney.

    He locked people in a room and gave them nothing to eat and drink but a bucket of salt water. He threw living people into ice water until they froze to death. All these people had names, family, feelings - robbed by the Shoah.

    Always keep that in mind. It all started with people who had problems and wanted someone to blame.

18. Vlad Tepes

    

    Vlad Tepes, also known as Vlad the Impaler, was a 15th century ruler of Wallachia, a historical and geographical region of Romania. He is known for his brutal methods of punishment and his defense against Ottoman invaders, which included impaling his enemies.

    Vlad Tepes, also known outside his castle for setting up thousands of stakes and skillfully impaling many people, harbored a dislike for the Ottoman Empire from a young age. Despite this, he was manipulative and managed to rise through their ranks. Modernly known as Dracula or Alucard, he is considered the first vampire. In his new domain, separate from the Ottoman Empire, he would sit on his front veranda, gaze at the impaled, unclothed bodies around him, and dip pieces of bread into blood before eating it.

    When the Ottoman Empire sent a messenger to inform him that he needed to pay his taxes, the messenger was mutilated and impaled on a 5- to 9-meter pole. Although the Ottoman Empire received a letter in response, the specifics of the letter can be found elsewhere. Disturbed yet oddly fascinated, the Ottoman Empire assembled its forces and marched to Wallachia, Vlad's domain. They were horrified by what they discovered: acres of impaled bodies, more than half still alive and moaning. A battle ensued, and a plot was hatched that ultimately trapped the Ottoman Empire. Their soldiers soon found themselves impaled and elevated 5 meters above the ground. Only a coalition of forces was able to stop Vlad.

    While it's true that Hitler massacred many Jews, some argue that a gas chamber is merciful compared to a wooden stake.

19. Leopold II

    

    Leopold II was the King of Belgium from 1865 to 1909 and is infamous for his brutal exploitation of the Congo Free State. His regime in Congo led to the deaths and suffering of millions of Congolese people due to forced labor and inhumane treatment.

    Crazy how people don't talk about this man's actions enough. Millions of innocent people were killed all for his rubber kingdom.

    The worst part is that he faced no punishment. He died peacefully with loads of money and fortune and was never once even held for trial or anything.

    10 to 15 million dead Congolese people during the terrible reign of this man.

    He made the Congo his own private property, enslaved the population to make rubber for him, and cut the hands off of people who failed to meet their quota.

20. Benito Mussolini

    

    Benito Mussolini was the fascist dictator of Italy from 1922 to 1943. He led the country during World War II and implemented policies that resulted in the loss of civil liberties, aggressive military campaigns, and the deaths of many civilians.

    Being on the Axis side is already bad enough, but killing innocent civilians - parents, children, the elderly - is inhumanly horrible.

    However, he's not in the top five most hated, since Hitler was WAY worse.

    The man was as idiotic as he was ruthless. Mussolini couldn't even beat Greece in a war.

    The clear example of what not to do when running a country.

21. Ted Bundy

    

    Ted Bundy was an American serial killer who kidnapped, raped, and murdered numerous young women during the 1970s. His crimes, trial, and eventual execution made him one of the most notorious serial killers in U.S. history.

    The fact that Miley Cyrus and Rebecca Black are above this serial killer makes me lose faith in humanity.

    Apparently he did not kill enough people because some of them don't know who he is.

    When I looked up "Ted" on this list, I expected to see Ted Bundy first, not Ted Cruz.

22. Albert Fish

    

    Albert Fish was an American serial killer, child rapist, and cannibal who committed his crimes in the early 20th century. He was convicted and executed for the murder of Grace Budd, although he claimed to have killed several other children.

    This man is, without even the slightest doubt, the most evil and disgusting thing ever to walk the Earth. I got nauseous just seeing his name. There are no punishments bad enough for a thing like this.

    This "human" is a murderer, cannibal, rapist, and a child molester ALL IN ONE. In what non-distorted logic is Justin Bieber WORSE than this MONSTER? If you're seeing this, please note that this list has so many biases, you shouldn't trust the placement of any popular celebrities, unless they've been PROVEN to be vile enough to be where they are today.

23. Saddam Hussein

    

    Saddam Hussein was the President of Iraq from 1979 until 2003, known for his authoritarian rule and numerous human rights violations. He was deposed during the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq and was later executed for crimes against humanity.

    One of the most evil terrorists in the 21st century. Should be higher up on the list for obvious reasons.

    The war in Iraq was quite brutal!

24. Peter Scully

    

    Peter Scully is an Australian criminal convicted of child sex abuse, human trafficking, and producing and distributing child pornography. His crimes, particularly the abuse and exploitation of children, have drawn international condemnation.

    How is he lower than Bieber? He's the absolute worst pedophile Earth has seen. Put him higher on the list, above Bieber. If anyone has watched Daisy's Destruction, please report it to the FBI quickly.

    This person isn't very well-known around the world, but he's a terrible person indeed. He was the creator of the snuff film, Daisy's Destruction, which is so disturbing that even the people who bought it were pretty much scarred. Even pedophiles think that he is evil.

    Good news: He's in prison serving a well-deserved life sentence (to be honest, he deserves a death penalty).

    Bad news: He's still alive.

25. Jeffrey Dahmer

    

    Jeffrey Dahmer was an American serial killer and sex offender who murdered 17 men and boys between 1978 and 1991. He was known for his gruesome methods, including dismemberment and cannibalism, and was eventually convicted and sentenced to life in prison.

    Tell me how Justin Bieber is higher than this monster. While Justin has done some bad things like peeing in a bucket, roasting Bill Clinton, spitting at fans, and making Yummy, none of them were nearly as bad as everything Dahmer did! He killed people just for fun! And we're glad he died!

    Justin Bieber haters should reconsider this situation: Justin isn't that bad of a person despite the bad things he's done, and Yummy is harmless.

    The fact that people like Justin Bieber are above a guy who literally killed a 14-year-old kid and ate him is just disgusting. Some of y'all need to grow up. This is gross behavior towards these literal child victims.

26. Charles Manson

    

    Charles Manson was an American criminal and cult leader whose followers committed a series of murders in the late 1960s. He became an infamous figure in American criminal history.

    Literally a cult leader. In a perfect list, he would be far above Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, but no. He's 2 spots below Hillary and even more spots below Trump. You don't have to love Clinton or Trump, but this person sounds worse than both of these politicians.

    He should be way higher. Below people like Justin Bieber and Hillary Clinton, really?

    How is this monster below Kim Kardashian and Miley Cyrus? I hate this website!

27. Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

    

    Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was the leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Under his leadership, ISIS conducted numerous terrorist attacks and established a self-declared caliphate, which resulted in widespread violence and atrocities.

    Thank God he's dead. His influence over Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, and Israel as the mastermind behind one of the largest Islamic supremacist groups, ISIS, was indeed horrifying. The way his group members executed and tortured non-believers of Islam is too gory to describe.

    One of the world's most evil terrorists in the 21st century. He should be higher up on the list for obvious reasons!

    If this list was 100% accurate, he would be far above Donald Trump and Justin Bieber.