Dear all!
Today is the day Robert the Bruce became King of Scotland in 1306. He claimed the Scottish throne as a fourth great-grandson of David I, and fought successfully during his reign to regain Scotland's place as an independent nation. Today in Scotland, Bruce is remembered as a national hero.

1. In your opinion, who is the greatest and most glorious king, emperor or other ruler of the land that has ever existed? Whom do you consider to be a national hero?
2. And another thing: who is the greatest ruler if we are to talk about fictional characters (from any book, movie, etc.)?

The voting in this post will be held till Friday. Offtops and discussions are fully acceptable!