A tyrant was a ________ who gained power in an unorthodox way.

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A monarch is a ruler of a kingdom or empire, and a tyrant is a ruler who gained power in an unorthodox or oppressive way, often ruling with cruelty or injustice. Monarchs who gained power through unorthodox means, such as overthrowing the previous monarch or seizing power in a coup, might be considered tyrants. Colonists, fishermen, and pirates are not necessarily associated with gaining power through unorthodox means.

A Tyrant Was a ________ Who Gained Power in an Unorthodox