Sauron wasn't based on anyone, although there may be a heavy case of Applicability. ;)
On a small scale, Eöl with his blatant xenophobia, egotism and, um, respect for women might count? Otherwise, I'd say Ar-Pharazôn, but I've already cast Dubya in that role a couple of years back so the spot's occupied... *headscratch*
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Date: 2017-03-06 09:10 am (UTC)On a small scale, Eöl with his blatant xenophobia, egotism and, um, respect for women might count? Otherwise, I'd say Ar-Pharazôn, but I've already cast Dubya in that role a couple of years back so the spot's occupied... *headscratch*