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Death of Napoleon I
Napoleon I
The death of Napoleon I took place on May 5, 1821, at Longwood on the island of St. Helena, during his exile, at the age of 51.
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It was due to stomach cancer, resulting from the aggravation of an ulcer. From the 1950s onwards, some authors disputed this version, proposing a criminal cause following arsenic poisoning. This thesis is refuted by historians specializing in Napoleon I.
Circumstances of Napoleon's death
Bedridden since March 17, Napoleon I suffered from excruciating stomach pains. He accepted less and less food, with regular vomiting making him weaker by the day.
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He got up on May 1, 1821, but weakness forced him to go back to bed. He had a bust of his son placed opposite his bed, with his eyes constantly fixed on it.[4]
On May 3, the symptoms became more alarming.
On May 4, there was some hope following a high dose of calomel (toxic mercury chloride) administered by his English physician Archibald Arnott and two of his