Most Chivalrious Leaders

[Vandal Warlord]

Although, few leaders today are very Chivalrious I wonder. Who is the leader with the most Chivalry in history?

 

[zjl56]

Pretty much all those leaders up on all the poll inspired others because they so effectively utilized force, except perhaps Gautama. I would say Asoka would be one of the most chivalrous leaders in history. He ruled efficiently all while following and promoting tolerance and the precepts of Buddhism.

 

[holy king]

gaius iulius surely knew how to use "clementia" for political gain, if you mean that...

 

[sydhe]

Asoka fought pretty efficiently in the early part of his reign, although he did stop midway through.

 

[Adler17]

Saladin, as he acted really chivalrous. Julius Caesar acted only to get political gains.

Adler

 

[Tee Kay]

Buddha/Sakyamuni. All the others have a lot blood on their hands. Of them, I think Saladin is indeed the "most chivalrious".

 

[sillu102]

Rommel, he directly disobeyed Hitlers orders and treated all POW's well,sometimes even better than his own soldiers.

 

[Cheezy the Wiz]

Rommel, he directly disobeyed Hitlers orders and treated all POW's well,sometimes even better than his own soldiers.

Indeed a very worthy candidate.

I would also nominate Cincinnatus.

Richard the Lion-Hearted was also notable for his chivalric sense of duty, even in his death.

 

[fing0lfin]

I would say Ghandi.

 

[Vandal Warlord]

Wow, just checked the poll. I guess alot of People thought Saladin was chivalrious!

 

[Zarn]

Using your definition... Jesus. He wasn't a leader of any state or military, but he was a leader.

Love Him or hate Him, he changed the world.

 

[Vandal Warlord]

I was tempted to put Jesus down!

 

[Cheezy the Wiz]

Is Ramses on there for comedic effect? Unless you think Kadesh was some sort of amazing thing or something.

 

[Vandal Warlord]

Same reason I put Bush down

 

[BCLG100]

Where did you get this definition of chivalrous from?

From dictionary.com alone
1. having the qualities of chivalry, as courage, courtesy, and loyalty.
2. considerate and courteous to women; gallant.
3. gracious and honorable toward an enemy, esp. a defeated one, and toward the weak or poor.

No mention of being able to force folk to do what they wanted. From your list i spose Saladin.

 

[Metal Alloy Man]

Buddha, he was a great leader who never used force but it's debatable because he didn't lead a country. Otherwise, I'd have to say Saladin because he fought for his people and against cruelty while at the same time encouraging peace and the arts.

 

[Virote_Considon]

Saladin- when Richard the Lionheart's horse died in the crusades, he sent him one of his own!

 

[philippe]

Saladin- when Richard the Lionheart's horse died in the crusades, he sent him one of his own!

And when Saladin's horse died, Richard the Lionheart send a lion to Saladin's tent! O wait... that can't be right..

I voted saladin.

 

[flyingchicken]

Rich people. With money, they can get other people to do things for them without resorting to any kind of force (in the physical sense--including acts that use physical harm for effectiveness).

 

[Plotinus]

The definition of "chivalrous" given in the OP is completely daft. That is a definition of "charismatic".