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** Leviticus Cornwall bears similarities to a number of 19th-century robber-barons, such as Andrew Carnegie, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and John D. Rockefeller. His hiring of the Pinkertons reflects both Edward Henry Harriman of Union Pacific hiring them to hunt down the Wild Bunch. Henry Frick is another likely inspiration, being a business man who hired the Pinkertons to keep employees in line.
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** Leviticus Cornwall bears similarities to a number of 19th-century robber-barons, such as Andrew Carnegie, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and John D. Rockefeller. His hiring of the Pinkertons reflects both Edward Henry Harriman of Union Pacific hiring them to hunt down the Wild Bunch. and Henry Frick is another likely inspiration, being a business man who hired the Pinkertons of Carnegie Steel using them to keep employees in line.put down outlaws and strikers, repectively.
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**[[MadScientist Marko Dragic]] is a pretty obvious expy of UsefulNotes/NikolaTesla, being an immigrant from the Balkans with a penchant for electrical experimentation (sometimes taking it to insane levels).
** Leviticus Cornwall bears similarities to a number of 19th-century robber-barons, such as Andrew Carnegie, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and John D. Rockefeller. His hiring of the Pinkertons reflects both Edward Henry Harriman of Union Pacific hiring them to hunt down the Wild Bunch. Henry Frick is another likely inspiration, being a business man who hired the Pinkertons to keep employees in line.
** Colonel Henry Favours is very much similar to John Chivington, perpetrator of the Sand Creek Massacre. Chivington actively worsened relations with the local tribes, committed atrocities, and was likely driven in part by a desire for glory, similar to Favours. Both also were nearing the end of their respective careers, Chivington's commission as colonel almost being over and Favours being near retirement age. Favours's attempt on Monroe's life is likely inspired by claims that Chivington orchestrated the death of Captain Silas Soule, who refused to participate at Sand Creek and testified against him.
***He also likely was inspired by General Custer's aggressive behavior as well. However, Custer and Chivington both contrast with Favours by having distinguished themselves in battle in the Civil War, compared with Favours who is largely seen as a joke by his contemporaries.
** Augustin Allende is a mix of figures. His name suggests Augustin Pinochet and Salvador Allende, Chilean leaders on opposite sides of the political spectrum. He is also similar to Victoriano Huerta, who not only took the country over by force during the time period the game takes place, but also was distrusted enough that many factions formed an EnemyMine against him. His behavior of being a brutal tyrant that has women brought to his house to rape evokes the likes of Lavrentiy Beria and Uday Hussein.
** The Lemoyne Raiders are not too different from the various Reconstruction-era militant groups such as the Red Shirts and White Man's League (the latter even fought and had a monument built in New Orleans, which Saint Denis is based on) that often terrorized the South and fought against Union and Republican rule.
*** Likewise, fellow gang Murfree Brood is partly based on Sawney Bean's cannibal clan.
** Randall Forrester is likely based off of cannibalistic serial killer Boone Helm.
**[[MadScientist Marko Dragic]] is a pretty obvious expy of UsefulNotes/NikolaTesla, being an immigrant from the Balkans with a penchant for electrical experimentation (sometimes taking it to insane levels).
** Leviticus Cornwall bears similarities to a number of 19th-century robber-barons, such as Andrew Carnegie, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and John D. Rockefeller. His hiring of the Pinkertons reflects both Edward Henry Harriman of Union Pacific hiring them to hunt down the Wild Bunch. Henry Frick is another likely inspiration, being a business man who hired the Pinkertons to keep employees in line.
** Colonel Henry Favours is very much similar to John Chivington, perpetrator of the Sand Creek Massacre. Chivington actively worsened relations with the local tribes, committed atrocities, and was likely driven in part by a desire for glory, similar to Favours. Both also were nearing the end of their respective careers, Chivington's commission as colonel almost being over and Favours being near retirement age. Favours's attempt on Monroe's life is likely inspired by claims that Chivington orchestrated the death of Captain Silas Soule, who refused to participate at Sand Creek and testified against him.
***He also likely was inspired by General Custer's aggressive behavior as well. However, Custer and Chivington both contrast with Favours by having distinguished themselves in battle in the Civil War, compared with Favours who is largely seen as a joke by his contemporaries.
** Augustin Allende is a mix of figures. His name suggests Augustin Pinochet and Salvador Allende, Chilean leaders on opposite sides of the political spectrum. He is also similar to Victoriano Huerta, who not only took the country over by force during the time period the game takes place, but also was distrusted enough that many factions formed an EnemyMine against him. His behavior of being a brutal tyrant that has women brought to his house to rape evokes the likes of Lavrentiy Beria and Uday Hussein.
** The Lemoyne Raiders are not too different from the various Reconstruction-era militant groups such as the Red Shirts and White Man's League (the latter even fought and had a monument built in New Orleans, which Saint Denis is based on) that often terrorized the South and fought against Union and Republican rule.
*** Likewise, fellow gang Murfree Brood is partly based on Sawney Bean's cannibal clan.
** Randall Forrester is likely based off of cannibalistic serial killer Boone Helm.
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* The seasons in ''VideoGame/ConquerorsBlade'' are all based closely on historical wars or armies, usually with only minor changes to names of people and places. Thus we have clones of Suleiman the Magnificent (Fatiyh Suleiman), Joan of Arc (Gabrielle-Maelys), Harald Hardrada (Harald the Slaughterer), King Edward I of England (King Edmund of Loegria), and Robin Hood (the Wildwood Ranger).
** And then there's the Sanada clan from the ''Sengoku'' season - ''whose names aren't even changed at all''.
** And then there's the Sanada clan from the ''Sengoku'' season - ''whose names aren't even changed at all''.
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This trope exclusively refers to characters that reference historical figures (herein defined as people who are dead at the time the work was first exhibited to the public). From emperors based on Augustus, Nero, or [[TheCaligula Caligula]] through modern military dictators inspired by [[UsefulNotes/AdolfHitler Hitler]], [[UsefulNotes/JosefStalin Stalin]], [[UsefulNotes/WinstonChurchill Churchill]], [[UsefulNotes/AugustoPinochet Pinochet]] [[UsefulNotes/BenitoMussolini Mussolini]], [[UsefulNotes/SaddamHussein Hussein]] and their ilk, from revolutionaries based on Che Guevara and gangsters who homage UsefulNotes/AlCapone through pirates who owe something to Blackbeard (if male) or Anne Bonny (if female), to Creator/HowardHughes style eccentric millionaires, fiction abounds with characters inspired by deceased real-life counterparts.
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* The ''Literature/SherlockHolmes'' novel ''Cry of the Innocent'' by Cavan Scott revolves around the legend of the seemingly undecomposing body of 18th century Bristol merchant Edwyn Warwick, which some say is evidence of divine grace towards a local philanthropist, and others say prove that this slave-trader had dealings with the devil. The controversy, and [[https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/gruesome-tale-remains-edward-colston-4255605 to a certain extent]] the legend, are based on [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Colston Edward Colston]].
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* The ''Literature/SherlockHolmes'' novel ''Cry of the Innocent'' by Cavan Scott revolves around the legend of the seemingly undecomposing body of 18th century Bristol merchant Edwyn Warwick, which some say is evidence of divine grace towards a local philanthropist, and others say prove that this slave-trader had dealings with the devil. The controversy, and [[https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/gruesome-tale-remains-edward-colston-4255605 to a certain extent]] the legend, are based on [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Colston Edward Colston]].
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* In the ''Series/MurdochMysteries'' episode "Cool Million", Joey Witherspoon, a black jockey who won the Kentucky Derby before being hounded out of American racing, is presented in the way the show usually treats {{Historical Domain Character}}s. He's not, but his name and backstory are very similar to [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Winkfield Jimmy Winkfield]].
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* ''Manhwa/ShinAngyoOnshi'': Most of the characters are named after and based on figures from across Korean history, not just the 18th Century the series is set in. Most of the time the author simply removes the family names and combines the personal names into one -- such as Munsu (Bak Mun-su), Wonsul (Gim Won-sul) and Yeongsil (Jang Yeong-sil) to name a few.
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[[spoiler: In the manga, Heinrich tries to unsuccessfully kill Hitler and is sentenced to execution by the Austrian government as a result, which is similar to the fate of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claus_von_Stauffenberg Claus von Stauffenberg]].]]
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**Robert Lewis is based on [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Capa Robert Capa]], a Hungarian-American photographer considered by some to be the greatest combat and adventure photographer in history because of the photos he took during World War II. Like his namesake, Lewis is a photographer who takes photos of the Nazis' crimes and broadcasts them around the world.
[[spoiler: In the manga, Heinrich tries to unsuccessfully kill Hitler and is sentenced to execution by the Austrian government as a result, which is similar to the fate of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claus_von_Stauffenberg Claus von Stauffenberg]].]]
**Robert Lewis is based on [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Capa Robert Capa]], a Hungarian-American photographer considered by some to be the greatest combat and adventure photographer in history because of the photos he took during World War II. Like his namesake, Lewis is a photographer who takes photos of the Nazis' crimes and broadcasts them around the world.
[[spoiler: In the manga, Heinrich tries to unsuccessfully kill Hitler and is sentenced to execution by the Austrian government as a result, which is similar to the fate of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claus_von_Stauffenberg Claus von Stauffenberg]].]]
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* The title character of ''WesternAnimation/FrankeldasBookOfSpooks'', known in her mortal life as Francisca Imelda, is inspired by ''Literature/{{Frankenstein}}'' author Mary Shelley. She is a gothic horror writer that lost her mother at a young age that ends up finding romance in the family plot at the graveyard.
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* ''Series/MyWorldAndWelcomeToIt'': The characters who work at ''The Manhattanite'' are based on Creator/JamesThurber and his colleagues at ''Magazine/TheNewYorker'', all of whom were deceased when the show was aired. Specifically:
** John Monroe is modeled after Thurber.
** Magazine editor Hamilton Greeley, a recurring character, is based on ''New Yorker'' managing editor Creator/HaroldRoss.
** Writer Phil Jensen, a recurring character, is very similar to American humorist Creator/RobertBenchley.
** Writer Dorothy Carter in "The Wooing of Mr. Monroe" is modeled after American writer Creator/DorothyParker.
** John Monroe is modeled after Thurber.
** Magazine editor Hamilton Greeley, a recurring character, is based on ''New Yorker'' managing editor Creator/HaroldRoss.
** Writer Phil Jensen, a recurring character, is very similar to American humorist Creator/RobertBenchley.
** Writer Dorothy Carter in "The Wooing of Mr. Monroe" is modeled after American writer Creator/DorothyParker.
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* KarloffKopy, characters inspired by Creator/BorisKarloff.
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*''Anime/{{Voltes V}}'': [[GeniusBonus Savvy viewers]] may have picked up on [[NobleDemon Prince]] [[BloodKnight Heinel]]'s similarities to UsefulNotes/NapoleonBonaparte. Both are descended from noble blood[[note]]Napoleon was descended from minor Tuscan nobility, Heinel is the son of La Gohl[[/note]], both led wars with the purpose of colonizing land, both have fathers they considered "traitors"[[note]]Carlo Buenoparte was involved in the Corsican independent revolution, while Heinel's father manufactured weapons for multiple slave rebellions he led over the years[[/note]], both were noted to be excellent in school[[note]]Heinel graduated as the top cadet at the Boazanian Institute of Military Sciences and Warfare, Napoleon was noted to be excellent at history[[/note]], both were bullied heavily growing up by their fellow aristocrats[[note]]Heinel for being the son of a traitor, Napoleon for his Corsican accent and inability to speak French[[/note]] and even [[https://ageofrevolution.org/200-object/the-austerlitz-sword-carried-by-napoleon/ their]] [[https://64.media.tumblr.com/51b5d743391f5f8f266496b6683463eb/35508099549ab49f-9a/s2048x3072/340722a31058c1708cd41bbfa5ee831b2ad0379b.pnj swords]] are similar. It's also another nod to how the [[GalacticConquerer Boazanian Empire]] is a FantasyCounterpartCulture to France. The main differences between the two are that Napoleon isn't a {{bishounen}}, [[spoiler: Napoleon actually ''won'' at least one war, and Heinel went out through RedemptionEqualsDeath]].
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*** To King Edward IV, of the House of York (who also inspired Robb Stark), a brave warrior king who became a fat man harassed by schemers at court.
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* LorreLookalike, versions of Creator/PeterLorre.
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* ''Series/BlackMirror'': "[[Recap/BlackMirrorBeyondTheSea Beyond the Sea]]": The deaths of David's happy but famous Californian family to a bunch of hippie cultists in 1969 is an obvious parallel to the Manson family murders. Creator/RoryCulkin plays the ringleader, an analog to UsefulNotes/CharlesManson.
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* AdolfHitlarious, (comedic) versions of UsefulNotes/AdolfHitler.
** ANaziByAnyOtherName, versions and echoes of ThoseWackyNazis more broadly.
** ANaziByAnyOtherName, versions and echoes of ThoseWackyNazis more broadly.
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* ''WesternAnimation/LetsGoLuna'': Erik Leifson from "Leo the Viking" is a parody of Leif Erikson, a Norse explorer from Iceland.
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* ''Film/Babylon2022'''s cast is inspired by real early Hollywood figures:
** [=Nellie LaRoy=] is primarily based on Creator/ClaraBow[[note]]in fact, early reports about the film announced that the character would be Bow herself before the role was fictionalized[[/note]]: a boisterous and hard-partying silent film it girl who did not transition gracefully to talkies. Nellie also shares with Bow a mentally unwell mother (Bow's had schizophrenia), and an anecdote that during the shooting of her first talkie, Bow's boisterous Brooklyn voice blew all the valves.
** As a renowned columnist who reports on 1920s films and actors, Elinor St. John is a stand-in for [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louella_Parsons Louella Parsons]], Hollywood's original gossip columnist.
** Jack Conrad is primarily based on Creator/JohnGilbert (a romantic leading man of the 1920s and SerialSpouse who had a rumored affair with Creator/GretaGarbo and eventually fell out of favor with the studios). WordOfGod also cites Creator/DouglasFairbanks (another worldly actor with a filmography full of costume dramas) and Creator/ClarkGable as inspirations.
** [=Nellie LaRoy=] is primarily based on Creator/ClaraBow[[note]]in fact, early reports about the film announced that the character would be Bow herself before the role was fictionalized[[/note]]: a boisterous and hard-partying silent film it girl who did not transition gracefully to talkies. Nellie also shares with Bow a mentally unwell mother (Bow's had schizophrenia), and an anecdote that during the shooting of her first talkie, Bow's boisterous Brooklyn voice blew all the valves.
** As a renowned columnist who reports on 1920s films and actors, Elinor St. John is a stand-in for [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louella_Parsons Louella Parsons]], Hollywood's original gossip columnist.
** Jack Conrad is primarily based on Creator/JohnGilbert (a romantic leading man of the 1920s and SerialSpouse who had a rumored affair with Creator/GretaGarbo and eventually fell out of favor with the studios). WordOfGod also cites Creator/DouglasFairbanks (another worldly actor with a filmography full of costume dramas) and Creator/ClarkGable as inspirations.
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* The Earth King in ''WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender'' is an obvious analog for Puyi, the last emperor of China: like Puyi, he was installed on the throne at a young age as a PuppetKing controlled by his advisors and spends a life so sheltered within his palace walls that he is unaware of the crimes and tyranny being committed in his name. He also looks similar, down to wearing spectacles and Manchu-based clothing (Puyi was an emperor of the Qing dynasty, which was ruled by the Manchus).
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* Later volumes of ''LightNovel/HowARealistHeroRebuiltTheKingdom'' introduce Fuuga Haan, who is clearly based on Genghis Khan, a point the main character brings up pretty often, with additional comparisons made to Oda Nobunaga and Napoleon.
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* Once the truth behind his history is revealed, it becomes clear that Emperor Belos from ''WesternAnimation/TheOwlHouse'' is based off of [[spoiler:Matthew Hopkins. Both are Puritan {{Witch Hunter}}s who used fake titles to give themselves a sense of authority (Belos' desire to be called "Witch Hunter General" even directly references Hopkins' "Witchfinder General" title). And given the fact that Belos/Philip is all but stated to have taken part in the Connecticut Witch Trials, it's very likely that he was directly inspired by Hopkins in-universe.]]
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* ''VideoGame/DragonsCrown'' has artwork epilogues after each successful mission you tackle. In one of these where you fight a kraken, it mentions that the only other person who had beaten a kraken was the legendary pirate queen Anna Bonnie (a stand-in for infamous female pirate UsefulNotes/AnneBonny).
