re: Is the rock the most charismatic person in history?

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Hitler?

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Definitely. It's kind of difficult to see because of course he's using a foreign language in the clips where they show him speaking. But from all reports he was very charismatic both in public speeches and in personal interactions. How else could a failed Austrian painter who never rose above corporal in the military talk the German people into doing so much extreme stuff?

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char·is·mat·ic
?ker?z'madik/
adjective
1.
exercising a compelling charm that inspires devotion in others.
"a charismatic leader"
synonyms: charming, fascinating, strong in character; magnetic, captivating, beguiling, attractive, appealing, alluring, winning
"a charismatic leader"

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Rasputin would probably be another one along similar lines.

And the founders of pretty much every religion have to be up there too.