Alexander S. Bermange[?] (born c. 1977), British composer, lyricist, and musical director[1] (http://www.btinternet.com/~asbermange/)[2] (http://www.mercurymusicals.com/associates/bermange)
... assumed power for any period of time without a legitimate basis of authority.
The first to have the title of "Tyrant" was Pisistratus in 560 BC.
In modern times ...