If you have made taxable gifts during your life, the amount of yourpersonal exemption will be reduced by the amount of those taxable gifts. The marital deduction. All property left to a surviving spouse passes free of estate tax.
Basil II was emperor of the Byzantine Empire from 976 to 1025. He has been described as hero-monster because he was a powerful and successful ruler, but also one of the most cruel, ruthless and merciless rulers in history. He ruined the lives of all of those who challenged his rule.
Emperor Caligula. Hands down probably the most insane ruler of any nation in history, it is said that he was once had an entire family executed. The husband and wife went first and he then proceeded down the line of children until he reached the youngest, a 12 year old girl.