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What was Ungern's nickname due to his eccentric behaviour?

  • The Mad Baron

  • The Wise General

  • The Iron Monarch

  • The Stern Baron

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Ungern was nicknamed "The Mad Baron" because of his eccentric behaviour. He was known for his brutality, his love of violence, and his bizarre beliefs. He believed that he was the reincarnation of Genghis Khan, and he claimed to have received a vision from God telling him to conquer Asia and restore the Mongol Empire.
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