Skeleton of Musketier d’Artagnan Possibly Found After DNA Test Announced to Solve Mystery
A skeleton found recently in the Netherlands is suspected by experts to be that of Athos, one of Alexandre Dumas' Three Musketeers from The Count of Monte Cristo era and inspired a new investigation into whether it could belong d’Artagnan himself as well; while DNA testing has been initiated on these remains with hopes for solving this mystery.
Key Points
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1Workers renovating a church in Netherlands' Maasbracht found remains possibly belonging to Athos, one of Alexandre Dumas's Three Musketeers.
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2DNA testing is planned for this fourth musketer who died centuries ago from being shot through the throat with an iron ball.
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Workers are investigating whether they found D'Artagnan's remains after discovering an unidentified male skull and femur during repairs to St.-Joris Church.
— [Mar 26, 17:17] Gebeine von Musketier D'Artagon gefunden? DNA-Test soll Rätsel loͤsen (Tagesschau.de)The discovery of a skeleton in Maastricht that matches the description and age profile expected for d'Araman has reignited public interest, with many believing it is his final resting place.
— [Mar 26, 14:06] Der Musketier-Mythos lebt: Ist das D'Artagnans Grab? (Faz)The identification of d'Araman's remains would be a significant historical event for France and the Netherlands.
— [Mar 26, 14:05] Vierter der Drei Musketiere: Sind die sterblichen U͈berreste von D'Artagnan aufgetaucht? (Stuttgarter-zeitung.de)The discovery of a skeleton in Maastricht that matches the description and age profile expected for d'Araman has reignited public interest, with many believing it is his final resting place.
— [Mar 26, 14:05] Vierter der Drei Musketiere: Sind die sterblichen U͈berreste von D'Artagnan aufgetaucht? (Stuttgarter-zeitung.de)The French soldier who inspired Alexandre d'Aram has been immortalized in stage, film and even as a brave cartoon dog.
— [Mar 26, 14:05] Entdeckung in den Niederlanden: Das Skelett von Musketier D'Artagnan wurde womo͈glich gefunden (Partner-feeds.publishing.tamedia.ch)Workers repairing a church in Dutch city of Maasricht discovered remains that may belong to Charles de Batz-Castelmore, better known as d'Artagnan from The Three Musketeers . Several indicators support this identification , including the presence of French coins and an arrowhead at chest level consistent with historical accounts.