tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post2231845392451894008..comments2023-10-26T03:19:41.569-07:00Comments on Stephen Bodio's Querencia: Was Napoleon Poisoned?Steve Bodiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14434597061701369867noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post-18350293832861051982008-06-12T18:13:00.000-07:002008-06-12T18:13:00.000-07:00There is some speculation that, in fact, arsenic p...There is some speculation that, in fact, arsenic poisoning was relatively common, but only former emperors have merited the kind of forensic investigation. The theory I heard a long time ago was that arsenic was actually a critical part in the coloring of green wall-paper -- and that once exposed to damp air, it gives off a highly poisonous compound. If I remember correctly, other members of his St. Elba household did fall ill during his stay there -- but there is some debate over whether Napoleon could have been exposed to enough arsenic this way to kill him. Having said that, if he did already have a stomach ulcer, exposure to arsenic would certainly have accelerated his final demise.<BR/><BR/>A.Andrew Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00204944202954520498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post-67058758911727603852008-06-12T14:06:00.000-07:002008-06-12T14:06:00.000-07:00At one time arsenic was used to treat syphilis. Pe...At one time arsenic was used to treat syphilis. Perhaps Napoleon was treated using this method? <BR/><BR/>Or not.Mike Spieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10181679891489101232noreply@blogger.com