Mad Kings And Bizarre Royal Traditions Through History

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The Chinese emperor who ran a fake market

misslily The Zhengde Emperor of the Ming Dynasty preferred playing the role of a common shopkeeper over ruling his vast empire.

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The Danish ruler who played in the palace

misslily King Christian VII of Denmark struggled with severe mental health issues that turned his royal court into a playground for childish antics.

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Fun Facts

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Fun Fact

Glass delusion: In medieval Europe, several wealthy nobles suffered from the psychiatric delusion that they were made entirely of glass and would shatter if touched.

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Quizzes

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How did Charles VI of France protect his supposedly fragile body from breaking?

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What animal did King Christian VII of Denmark famously appoint to his royal advisory council?

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Which Chinese dynasty did the eccentric Zhengde Emperor rule from 1505 to 1521?

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In what year did the eccentric Christian VII become the King of Denmark?

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In 1886, what official action was taken against King Ludwig II of Bavaria due to his castle-building obsession?

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Which famous Bavarian castle did King Ludwig II construct to escape his royal duties?

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Which French king famously believed his body was made of fragile glass?

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What role did the Ming Dynasty's Zhengde Emperor like to play in his mock palace market?

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Glossary

glass delusion (noun)
A psychological disorder characterized by the false belief that one's body is made of glass. In the late fourteenth century, King Charles VI of France famously wore reinforced clothing to prevent shattering.