According to Listverse, history has witnessed many unexpected and bizarre deaths of rulers around the world.
1. King Pyrrhus Died from a Roof Tile
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Pyrrhus was the king of Epirus in ancient Greece. During the Battle of Argos in 272 BC, the mother of an Argive soldier threw a roof tile that struck Pyrrhus in the neck. He was stunned, fell from his horse, and was killed by his opponent.
2. King Henry I Died from Overindulgence in Lamprey
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When he arrived in France in 1135, King Henry I of England indulged in lamprey. He suffered from food poisoning and died.
3. The Duke of Clarence Drowned in Wine
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George Plantagenet was the Duke of Clarence in England. He was executed for treason. Rumors spread that he was put to death by drowning in a barrel of wine.
4. Count Sigurd Eysteinsson Died from a Dead Man’s Teeth
Sigurd Eysteinsson was the Earl of Orkney, Scotland. After a victory in battle, he hung his opponent’s head on his saddle, only to be unexpectedly scratched by the enemy’s protruding teeth. The wound became infected, and Sigurd died.
5. Emperor Valerian Forced to Drink Molten Gold
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Emperor Valerian ruled Rome from 253 to 260 AD. He was captured in battle by the Persian Emperor Shapur I. Valerian met his demise after being forced to drink molten gold.
Qin Shi Huang Died from Mercury
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Qin Shi Huang was obsessed with finding the elixir of immortality. The “elixir” he consumed contained a large amount of mercury and other heavy metals. His prolonged use of this ‘elixir’ gradually poisoned the king.
