Idi Amin, known as "The Last King of Scotland," was one of the most ruthless and controversial leaders of the 20th century, a figure whose name is still associated with violence and atrocities. Born in 1925, he began his military career in the British Army, where, due to his height and physical presence, he became a respected and feared figure. Thanks to his battlefield skills, he quickly rose through the ranks to become one of the highest-ranking officers in the Ugandan army. In 1971, taking advantage of political tensions in the country, Amin orchestrated a coup against President Milton Obote, establishing a dictatorship that would plunge Uganda into turmoil.

Once in power, Amin proclaimed himself “President for Life” and began to rule with an iron fist. His regime was marked by brutal repression, political persecution, and a climate of terror. Amin enjoyed presenting himself as a strong, charismatic leader, and, for an unusual reason, he developed an obsession with Scotland, to the point of declaring himself, somewhat sarcastically, "The Last King of Scotland." This title gained widespread fame years later through the novel and film *The Last King of Scotland*, which portray his eccentric and erratic side. Another peculiar fact about Idi Amin is his fixation on his image as a charismatic and "invincible" leader. He went so far as to write a letter to Queen Elizabeth II, suggesting she appoint him to govern the United Kingdom. In this letter, he boasted of his ability to solve the British Empire’s issues, promising to "take good care of the British people."

The violence and instability brought by Amin's regime left deep scars on Uganda: an estimated 100,000 to 500,000 people lost their lives under his dictatorship. In 1979, a rebellion supported by neighboring Tanzania forced him into exile. He died in Saudi Arabia in 2003, but his name remains a symbol of brutality and abuse of power, a dark and still painful chapter in Uganda's history.