Famous People & Cats 3: Cat Haters Famous cat haters of history:
Noah Webster (1758 - 1843) - Famous for his dictionary, Webster described the cat as a "deceitful animal and when enraged, extremely spiteful."
Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890 - 1969) Eisenhower's loathing for cats was so great, he gave his staff orders to shoot any seen on the grounds of his home.
Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897) One of Brahm's favourite forms of relaxation was to sit at an open window and attempt to kill neighbourhood cats with a bow and arrow.
Napoleon Bonaparte (1769 - 1821) - This Emperor was once found sweating with fear and lunging wildly with his sword at the tapestry-covered walls. The source of his fear was a small kitten.
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