His Excellency, President for Life, Field Marshal Al Hadji Doctor Idi Amin Dada, VC, DSO, MC, Lord of All the Beasts of the Earth and Fishes of the Seas and Conqueror of the British Empire in Africa in General and Uganda in Particular.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote is a lengthy self-titular declaration emphasizing absolute power and conquest.
- In plain terms
- He lists many grand titles to show he is the ultimate ruler.
- What can you take from it?
- Leaders often use grand titles to project authority.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do leaders use titles to gain support?
- What does this say about his self-image?
Another view
The titles are exaggerated and not recognized internationally.
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