Curr quickly developed a reputation as a cruel and ruthless despot. Bikramjit Hasrat describes Ranjit Singh as a "benevolent despot". He was considered an enlightened despot. Catherine the Great considered herself an enlightened despot. Armed with the boon, he ruled like a despot. Iron Mask is a despot who terrorized the European continent. Consequently, the late governor, de Launay, was rapidly vilified as a brutal despot. In Western literature, Ali Pasha became the personification of an "oriental despot". His defeat and his humiliating treaty with the Despot weakened Hunyadi's position. Constantine made his capital as despot the town Glarentza. Survivors of the wrecks had been taken prisoner by the island's despot Isaac Komnenos. It came into the possession of Princess Theodora, wife of Demetrios, despot of Morea. The manuscript came into the possession of Princess Theodora, wife of Demetrios, despot of Morea. He later died in battle, defending the planet Rann from the alien despot Grayven. Adrian Despot, leader of the band , was also injured in the fire.