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Julia Tyler, a Very Controversial Woman in 1800s

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18. Many Historians Feel Julia Tyler Was Narcissistic 

John Tyler, Julia’s husband. Politico.

One factor about Julia Tyler that people understand when they get to know her is that she had a lot of self-confidence. However, much of her confidence was unrealistic. Julia didn’t just think she was one of the most beautiful women in America; she knew this as a fact. She also stated this as a fact. 

Julia cared deeply about her looks, just like most high society women during the 1800s. But, many historians believe that Julia’s self-image became so unrealistic that she showed signs of Narcissistic Personality Disorder. 

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