QUIZ: Can You Name The Dictator?

FILE PHOTO: Farewell In 2011
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Dictators possess absolute power and often wield that power in an oppressive and abusive manner. Dictatorships have been around since the Roman Republic and today, although it’s hard to believe, there are actually still around 50 dictatorships in the world. While some of these dictators in our quiz were (and still are) considered to be the vilest of rulers, others are lesser known. So if you think you’re a history buff, put your knowledge to the test and see if you can identify these dictators throughout the decades.

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