A bump to give you my favourite three historical figures right now:
Duke of Norfolk in Henry VIII's time, a right belligerent asshole who ripped it out of everyone lower than him but also a quality government workhorse
Richard Cromwell, 8 short months as Protector but very underrated all things considered
Arthur Heslirige, great speaker and an unwavering republican. Bit of a nob personality wise but he had fun