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List of unusual deaths. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources. The death of Aeschylus, killed by a turtle dropped onto his head by a falcon, illustrated in the 15th-century Florentine Picture-Chronicle by Baccio Baldini [1]
- Draco of Athens. Draco of Athens was a 7th century BCE legislator whose laws and how they were enforced were so harsh he is the reason we now have the word “draconian.”
- Valentinian I. Becoming excessively angry can have harmful effects on one’s health. That was certainly the case for Valentinian I, who died when ranting in protest of an invasion.
- The Victims of the Dancing Plague. For reasons that we still do not completely understand (although there are some theories on the subject), in the summer of 1518, in Strasbourg, France, many began dancing outdoors.
- Hans Steininger. Hans Steininger was a burgomaster of Braunau, Austria, with a reputation for having an extremely long beard. His beard was so long that he usually kept it rolled up and tucked in his pocket.
Dec 20, 2012 · Some truly unusual deaths have been brought about by the most innocuous, seemingly harmless things imaginable. Some have died from a hairball, or one pastry too many, or have simply burst into flames while on their living room chair.
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Jan 30, 2024 · In this article, we will delve into the archives and uncover seven of the most unusual and bizarre deaths in history.
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- Rasputin. The Russian mystic, healer and society figure Grigori Rasputin led a life which was almost as unusual as his death. Born a peasant in a small Siberian village, Rasputin became a close friend to the last Russian Tsar and his wife Alexandra.
- Adolf Frederick, King of Sweden. Adolf Frederick was King of Sweden from 1751 to 1771, and is generally remembered as a weak but peaceful monarch. His lifelong passions included making snuffboxes and fine dining.
- Captain Edward Teach (Blackbeard) Blackbeard’s fearsome reputation for robbery and violence has persisted for 300 years. He is famous for forming an alliance of pirates to blockade the port of Charles Town, ransoming its inhabitants.
- Sigurd the Mighty. To coincide with ' The Vikings Uncovered ' on BBC1 and PBS, Dan takes us behind the scenes and talks about his extraordinary experiences making the show.
Dec 20, 2012 · These unusual deaths— by Dachshunds, to a woman who claimed veganism cured her cancer— will make you scratch your head.
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Dec 20, 2012 · Now that you’re done reading about the weirdest deaths in history, check out the unfortunate death of the politician Clement Vallandigham, who accidentally shot himself. Then, read about the seven strangest celebrity deaths of the 1920s, like that of Isadora Duncan.
