Worst Dads in History

When it comes to the worst dads in history, some men left such destructive legacies

that their parenting became as legendary as their political rule, criminal actions,

or violent ambitions. These notorious fathers shaped history not through love or leadership,

but through cruelty, neglect, and decisions that shattered their own families.

Today, we’re diving into five of the most infamous fathers ever recorded —

each one a chilling reminder of how power, obsession, and ego can turn

parenthood into a nightmare. 1. Ivan the Terrible – The Tsar Who Killed

His Own Son Few names appear more often in discussions of the worst fathers in history than