History's Weirdest King and Queen Deaths

History's Weirdest King and Queen Deaths

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History

11th Grade - University

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The video explores bizarre royal deaths throughout history, from King Charles II of Navarre's fiery end to King Alexander I of Greece's fatal monkey bites. It covers Qin Shi Huang's mercury poisoning, King Herod's gangrene, and William the Conqueror's saddle injury. Other stories include King Bala's throne collapse, Attila the Hun's mysterious death, King George V's euthanasia, King Adolf Frederick's overeating, and Edward II's controversial demise.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What unusual event occurred during Attila the Hun's wedding night?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What controversial decision did Lord Bertrand Dawson make regarding King George the Fifth?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How did King Adolf Frederick of Sweden meet his demise?

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What were the two different stories surrounding King Edward the Second's death?

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