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Famous Historical Figures Who Were Perverts

Like many of us, popular historical figures lived the life that they truly desired behind closed doors. Some even had derogatory habits that are considered perverse. Despite their perversion, these individuals are respected for their achievements and contribution to mankind. Check out if your favorite historical figure is in our list of perverts.

1. Aleister Crowley

Aleister Crowley

Also Known As: Edward Alexander Crowley

Birthday: 12 October 1875

Born In: Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England

Sun Sign: Libra

Died On: 01 December 1947

Famous As: British Occultist, Ceremonial Magician and Founder of the Religion 'Thelema'

Aleister Crowley was the founder of Thelema religion, which had sexual expression without any restriction as one of its foremost themes. Sex magic, sex gnosis, masturbation, heterosexual, and homosexuality were blatantly practiced and followed with multiple partners. And Aleister Crowley led by example.

2. Marquis de Sade

Marquis de Sade

Also Known As: Donatien Alphonse François, Marquis de Sade

Birthday: 02 June 1740

Born In: Paris, France

Sun Sign: Gemini

Died On: 02 December 1814

Famous As: French Writer Whose Perverse Sexual Preferences and Erotic Writings gave Rise to the Term 'Sadism'

Marquis de Sade was known for his libertine sexuality. His compositions are blatantly filled with pornography, eroticism, and sexual fantasies.

3. Caligula

Caligula

Also Known As: Gaius Julius Caesar Germanicus

Birthday: 31 August 12

Born In: Anzio, Italy

Sun Sign: Virgo

Died On: 24 January 41

Famous As: Roman Emperor From 37 AD to 41 AD

Caligula is said to have had incestuous relationships with his sisters and wives of his guest at his banquets.

4. Henry VIII of England

Henry VIII of England

Birthday: 28 June 1491

Born In: Kent, England

Sun Sign: Cancer

Died On: 28 January 1547

Famous As: King of England (1509 - 1547)

Henry VIII of England not only had six wives but had slept with many other women.

5. James Joyce

James Joyce

Also Known As: James Augustine Aloysius Joyce

Birthday: 02 February 1882

Born In: Rathgar, Ireland

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Died On: 13 January 1941

Famous As: One of the Most Influential Writers of the 20th Century

James Joyce and his wife wrote erotic and obscene letters to each other.