Are there any historical or modern day true stories (like the story of The Buddha) of someone born rich and privileged who just walked away from their family and turned down money and an inheritance?

the_shitshow_never_ends@lemmy.world · 2 months ago

Are there any historical or modern day true stories (like the story of The Buddha) of someone born rich and privileged who just walked away from their family and turned down money and an inheritance?

idealotus@lemmy.world · 2 months ago

You mean Our Flag Means Death is based (somewhat) in reality?

EvilBit@lemmy.world · 2 months ago

Absolutely. It definitely takes some delightful liberties with WHY Blackbeard takes a liking to Stede and why Stede leaves his family in the first place, but the overall arc is based on a true story.