This Head of State was once held captive and used as a human footstool for a certain King. Who was it and what was unusual about his remains after his execution?

lanfranco

This would be the Emperor Valerian (ca. 200-260), taken captive by the Persians, used as a living mounting block, and eventually stuffed and displayed in a Zoroastrian temple. A terribly charming tale: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valerian_%28emperor%29 Aug 07 05, 9:49 PM

peasypod

Yes, Nice One Frankie, the stepladder was converted to footstool so it wouldn't be so easy to find, but, my Napoleon loving pal just pointed out to me the wonderous diversions that come up trying to Google the latter... Aug 07 05, 10:12 PM

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