Idi Amin, the former dictator of Uganda, was infamously referred to as the ‘Last King of Scotland.’ This title was not a formal or official designation but rather a nickname that emerged from his own self-proclamation. Amin, known for his eccentric and often brutal rule, once declared himself the ‘King of Scotland’ during his presidency in the 1970s. This bizarre claim was part of his larger-than-life persona and his tendency to make grandiose and often absurd statements.
The title gained wider recognition through the 2006 film ‘The Last King of Scotland,’ which dramatized Amin’s rule and his relationship with a fictional Scottish doctor. The film’s title was inspired by Amin’s self-proclaimed title, further cementing the nickname in popular culture. While Amin had no legitimate claim to the Scottish throne, the moniker ‘Last King of Scotland’ has become a lasting part of his legacy, symbolizing his unpredictable and often tyrannical leadership.