“Unmasking the Masters of Greed: Meet the 14 People Who Took Avarice to Unthinkable Heights!”
5. Ivan the Terrible (1530 – 1584)
Ivan IV, better known as Ivan the Terrible, earned his title through ruthless ambition and a reign marked by paranoia and greed for absolute power. As the first Tsar of Russia, Ivan’s desire to expand his empire led to brutal campaigns against his own people and neighboring territories.
His greed for control pushed him to establish a secret police force, the Oprichnina, which terrorized the population and suppressed any opposition to his rule. Ivan’s greed for power culminated in his infamously erratic behavior, including the murder of his own son. His reign left Russia scarred, and his legacy is a dark reminder of the lengths some will go to satisfy their hunger for domination.
6. William Randolph Hearst (1863 – 1951)
Media mogul William Randolph Hearst wasn’t just driven by a passion for journalism, his insatiable greed for influence and control over public opinion led to the creation of the largest newspaper chain in the U.S. during his time. Hearst’s newspapers became weapons for pushing his political and personal agendas, often using sensationalist “yellow journalism” to sway public perception.
Hearst’s greed for power in both media and politics was so great that he ran for president, though he never succeeded. His vast wealth allowed him to build extravagant properties like Hearst Castle, a symbol of his larger-than-life appetite for luxury and control.
