He was born in the 19th century and died in the 20th century. For most of his life he was absolute ruler of his country, not in the letter of the law but in fact.

And for most of his life he tried to hide one physical handicap - his left arm was bent and shorter than the right!

Who is meant?

Tip: Kaiser Wilhelm II is not the person we are looking for!

I wish you success!



Cheers

Yep, I had Stalin in mind too. Didn't realise he had been a choirboy and was well regarded by his local clergy - how folk change eh?
Next....

Phil

Yep, Stalin is ment!

At the age of twelve, Jossif Dschugaschwili was involved in a carriage accident. The multiple fractured left arm grew short and crooked due to the bone disease osteomyelitis, causing a lifelong disability.











To hide this, he usually carried his pipe in his left hand.


Cheers

Love the last pic. Dear old Winnie with a chest full of ribbons (?) and Joe with none