Phalaris (Born: Late 500s - early 600s B.C. - Died: 554 B.C.) was the leader of Akragas (now known as Agrigento in Sicily) from about 570 - 554 B.C.
He is infamous for his excessive cruelty. Mostly for commissioning the creation of the Brazen Bull. The worst torture device in the history of humanity. He enjoyed seeing the torture of people and even has been said to have eaten children.