10 ruthless dictators who are still honored as heroes (With Pictures)

8. Antonio de Oliveira Salazar

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Antonio de Oliveira Salazar was a Portuguese economic mastermind who later became the prime minister of his country. For thirty-six years, he was one of the most influential people in Portugal. He wrote out a new constitution and reordered the Portuguese political situation to line up with his new ideals. He was greatly influenced by Catholic beliefs and he chose most of the leaders in the government. He limited a lot of civil liberties and focused on bringing the country’s economics back to life. His gains in economics may contribute to his likability even though he was a purely authoritarian leader.