10 Bizarre Royal Deaths from History

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With so much money and power, royals were able to invent some pretty unique and creative ways to slay their enemies, or accidentally seal their own doom. From a Chinese Emperor’s deadly elixir of life to a steamy Roman romance that got a little too scalding hot. From a court jester so hilarious he made a Spanish king litrally die laughing, to a Swedish King’s massive last meal of caviar, champagne and cream puffs. Let’s dig up 10 truly bizarre royal deaths.
1. Hatshepsut, Pharaoh of Egypt 1507–1458 BC, Toxic Lotion
2. Qin Shi Huangdi, Emperor of China 259 - 210 BC, Deadly Elixir of Life
3. Valerian, Roman Emperor 199 – 264, Forced to Drink Molten Gold
4. Fausta, Roman Empress 326, Boiled in the Bath
5. Henry I, King of England, 1068 – 1135, Over indulged in lampreys
6. Phillippe, Prince of France, 1116-1131, Horse tripped by a pig
7. Martin, King of Aragon & Sicily 1356 – 1410, Laughed to death
8. Charles II, King of Navarre 1332 – 1387, Soaked in brandy, caught fire
9. Adolf Frederick King of Sweden 1710 – 1771, Ate himself to death
10. Alexander King of Greece 1893 – 1920, bite by monkey

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