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24 Famous (And Insane) Historical Figures

By:: AM Smiley

July 04, 2015

24 Famous (And Insane) Historical Figures

They say it's a thin line between crazy and genius. And we think there's got to be some truth to that because, as you're about to see, it turns out a lot of history's most famous individuals had some really bizarre quirks.

With the help of image wizard AuntieMeme, here now are great people from the past who, despite their great achievements, now definitely have that "stinky kid in the class" vibe going on.

24 Entry by AM Smiley

Ulysses S. Grant worked to sweep out slavery, protect African-American citizenship, and support economic prosperity in the wake of the Civil War. THE

23 Entry by AM Smiley

Charlie Chaplin was the adorable Little Tramp of the silent film era. In 1972 he received an Honorary Academy Award for the incalculable effect he

22 Entry by AM Smiley

Pythagoras is revered as a great mathematician and scientist. YOU'RE PROBABLY FAMILIAR WITH HIS THEOREM. THE CRAZY8 He founded a religion that forbade

21 Entry by AM Smiley

Tycho Brahe was a Danish astronomer in the 1500s. He's been described as the first competent mind in modern astronomy to feel ardently the passion fo

20 Entry by AM Smiley

Stonewall Jackson was an icon of Southern heroism and commitment during the Civil War. Historians consider him one of the most gifted tactical command

19 Entry by AM Smiley

Nikola Tesla is now widely admired in scientific circles. He played a major part in the discovery of: Radio A/C Electricity Computers Robotics Radar B

18 Entry by AM Smiley

Ben Franklin was really into G-MILFS. In all your Amours you should prefer old Women to young Ones .. Because there is no hazard of Children, which i

17 Entry by AM Smiley

Jean-Jacques Rousseau is one of the most influential philosophers of all time. Rousseau was the most popular philosopher during the period of the Fren

16 Entry by AM Smiley

Sir Isaac Newton is highly revered for his groundbreaking discoveries in the areas of gravity, calculus, and optics, among other scientific pursuits.

15 Entry by AM Smiley

Michelangelo is one of the most celebrated artists of all time. His work as a sculptor, painter, architect, poet, and engineer of the High Renaissance

14 Entry by AM Smiley

Martin Luther was the founder of the Lutheran Church. He taught that salvation is a free gift from a loving God, rather than something that must be ea

13 Entry by AM Smiley

Meet the Zhengde Emperor of China. He reigned during the early 16th century. His era name means Right virtue or Rectification of virtue. IE an o O

12 Entry by AM Smiley

Lyndon Johnson was the 36th U.S. President. He won the Presidency with 61% of the vote, and had the widest popular margin in American history - more t

11 Entry by AM Smiley

Justin II was a 6th century Byzantine emperor. He's considered one of the most important figures of his era, as he sought to restore the empire's grea

10 Entry by AM Smiley

John Quincy Adams was the 6th President. He was a celebrated diplomat, one of the authors of the Monroe Doctrine, and a vocal opponent of slavery. THE

9 Entry by AM Smiley

Howard Hughes was an American business tycoon, investor, aviator, engineer, inventor, filmmaker, and philanthropist. He was linked romantically to Bet

8 Entry by AM Smiley

James Watson won a Nobel Prize for his role in the discovery of DNA. He's a molecular biologist, geneticist and zoologist, best known as one of the co

7 Entry by AM Smiley

Winston Churchill is regarded as one of the greatest wartime leaders of the 20th century. As Prime Minister, he rallied the British people during the

6 Entry by AM Smiley

Empedocles was a Greek scientist and philosopher who lived in the 4th century BC. Among his discoveries: That light travels at a speed That Earth is a

5 Entry by AM Smiley

Salvador Dali was celebrated for his playful work and flamboyant personality. Fans loved the visual puns in his surrealist paintings. THE CRAZY: He th

4 Entry by AM Smiley

This is Charles the Mad VI. He was king of France at the turn of the 14th century, and was known in the early part of his reign as Charles thE Belo

3 Entry by AM Smiley

Christian VII was King of Denmark from 1766-1808. His motto was Gloria ex amore patriae (glory through love of the fatherland). THE CRAZZY He masturba

2 Entry by AM Smiley

Andrew Jackson is probably in your wallet right now. He was a national hero, and was elected by popular vote. As President, he sought to act as the di

1 Entry by AM Smiley

Lord Byron was one of the greatest British poets. He was a leading figure in the Romantic movement that took place during the first half of the 19th c

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