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What did Napoleon wear around his neck in case of emergency?

Question #149829. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated Sep 19 2023.
Originally posted Sep 19 2023 7:56 PM.

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Poison! It seems that the Little Corporal had it there in case of defeat.
Napoleon wore a packet of poison on a cord around his neck. When he finally went to use it in 1814, it had lost its potency and only succeeded in making him violently ill.
link https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/napoleon/facts-and-figures/did-you-know.html
Response last updated by psnz on Sep 19 2023.
Sep 19 2023, 7:57 PM
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