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Tamerlane

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The Resume

    (1336-February 19, 1405)
    Tamerlane is the Westernized form of Timur I Ling (Timur the Lame)
    Established an empire stretching from northern India to the Mediterranean
    Was of Turkish ethnicity

Why he might be annoying:

    He falsely claimed descent from Genghis Khan.
    He received several arrow wounds for trying to steal sheep during his younger days.
    Those wounds permanently damaged his left leg and left arm, which is why he was known as The Lame.
    He was known for building pyramids of skulls of his enemies.
    Even though he was Muslim, he drank heavily.
    He was illiterate.

Why he might not be annoying:

    His first name, Timur, means Iron in Turkish.
    Despite his illiteracy, he spoke Turkish and Persian, and enjoyed being read to by his servants during dinner.
    He was unbiased and hired Mongols, Turks, Arabs, Armenians, Iranians, and Indians in his army.
    He was a proficient chess player.

Credit: Vereenyce


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 35 Votes: 48.57% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 14 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 30 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 66 Votes: 59.09% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 22 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 23 Votes: 78.26% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 28 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 134 Votes: 65.67% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 63 Votes: 65.08% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 38 Votes: 65.79% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 66 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 97 Votes: 55.67% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 164 Votes: 59.15% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 378 Votes: 66.14% Annoying