Talk:List of mentally ill monarchs

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Articles for deletion This article was nominated for deletion on 2007-07-09. The result of the discussion was no consensus for deletion.

[edit] Prod

This unsourced list should be prodded. We don't need to perpetuate black legends in mainspace. In most cases, a monarch was declared "mad" by one of his successors purely for political gain. There is no reasonable criterion to assess madness of ancient monarchs, given the dearth of reliable contemporary sources. Was Cambyses as mad as he was represented by Darius? The question will always be open. --Ghirla-трёп- 10:49, 9 July 2007 (UTC)

Of course the question will be open. The purpose of this list is not to close it, merely to categorise the many instances where chroniclers have thought fit to declare a monarch mad. It doesn't make judgement. Whereas by contrast there are countless Wikipedia articles on individuals that see fit to assess a monarch's reign. I'm afraid I view your assertion that all "mad" monarchs were declared as such by their successors for political gain an overgeneralisation. Slac speak up! 21:14, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
The title of the list clearly makes a judgement. Almost all leaders are called crazy by someone. Oddly, leaders like Nero and George III who were very rarely called crazy are on this list. I strongly vote for deletion. This is plain misinformationHoshidoshi 04:02, 11 July 2007 (UTC)
George III was forcibly incarcerated for several months of his reign due to insanity. Check out this BBC news article. Cardamon 09:13, 15 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Commodus?

Should Commodus be added under Roman Emperors? The man thought he was Hercules reincarnate, for crying out loud. But I wanted to get some feedback before I added him. 68.116.143.113 21:50, 14 July 2007 (UTC)

I would also add Ferdinand I, emperor of Austria (1835-1848). Not mad, but usually regarded as mentally retarded. If Fedor I of Russia is included on these grounds, then so should Ferdinand. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 79.75.39.74 (talk) 20:18, 20 February 2008 (UTC)