Top 15 Famous Historical Figures Suffered from Unique Phobias

Kings and presidents have always been keen to be seen as wise, Similarly, generals and warlords have always wanted to be seen as fearless, while men of science and literature have wanted to be remembered for their great, rational minds, But even the most powerful king or the most enlightened scientist is human just like everybody else, As well as their strengths, they have their weaknesses, And some had fears just like us, What’s more, some of the most notable figures in history suffered from extreme phobias

Some phobias were understandable, like the dictator who was terrified of flying after a close call in a helicopter crash, But others were far more bizarre, from artists who lived in fear of grasshoppers to the president who was convinced he was going to be buried alive, So, here we have the phobias that kept kings, rulers and other notable figures from history awake at night:

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