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5 Monarchs Who Loved Pleasure and Luxury
These guys enjoyed themselves a bit too much
Pleasure and luxury are hard to resist, especially if you’re rich and powerful. Throughout our history, certain monarchs have taken advantage of their privileged positions and enjoyed a life of excessive grandeur.
Rather than living an honourable lifestyle, the following monarchs prioritized gluttony, greed, entertainment, and desire. All these years later, they are still considered to be some of the most lavish individuals who ever lived.
1. Emperor Nero
Emperor Nero was the fifth ruler of the Roman Empire, and he came to power in 54 AD. To secure his position, he killed his mother and his wife because he thought they were plotting against him.
Leaving aside his fondness for murder, Nero also enjoyed artistic pursuits. In addition to performing music and drama in front of large crowds, Nero established his own literary club, where he would compose poetry with his friends. The group also attended lavish banquets and gorged themselves on rich dishes.
