The 15 Most Evil People In History Who Lived Rich

2. Pol Pot

Pol Pot was a signature fellow in that he ordered a genocide of his own people. He came to power in Cambodia in 1975, and for four years he caused the deaths of millions. It is believed that 25 percent of the population of Cambodia died due to his executions and policies. Many were forced to work to death or starved to death as part of his forced labor projects.