Gosselin, Robert E.,

Exhuming Bonaparte. Robert E. Gosselin. - Dartmouth Medicine, 2003. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Article 5, Global Issues, 1522-3221; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: Exhuming Bonaparte, Spring 2003; pp. 38+.

"Napoleon Bonaparte died in 1821, but the cause of his demise is still being debated. Experts continue to dig up--figuratively and even literally--facts about his final illness. A retired Dartmouth toxicologist who has long been fascinated with the French leader paints a picture of the puzzling case as it were a modern clinicopathologic conference." (DARTMOUTH MEDICINE) This article details Napoleon Bonaparte's final days and analyzes the unclear circumstances that caused his death.

1522-3221;


Napoleon I Emperor of the French 1769-1821


Autopsy
Chemistry--Forensic
Death--Causes
Diagnosis
History--Research
Medical history taking
Physician and patient
Symptoms
Toxicologists

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