21 Brutal Dictators of the 20th Century Posted on September 18, 2016November 7, 2026 by TFE Times Ferdinand Marcos Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos, Sr. (11 September 1917 – 28 September 1989) was a Filipino politician and kleptocrat who was President of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986. He ruled as a dictator under martial law from 1972 until 1981 . His regime was infamous for its corruption, extravagance, and brutality. Related Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21