| The death of King Charles XII--the forensic verdict. | |
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PMID: 9854825 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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King Charles XII of Sweden was killed in 1718 during his siege of the Danish fortress of Fredriksten. For 276 years, it remained an open question whether the lethal bullet came from the enemy or from a Swedish assassin. Now, a treatise published by a Swedish historian finally proves that the King's death was a case of political murder. Ballistic circumstances and the Danish ammunition then available are incompatible with a random shot from enemy quarters. Major-general Carl Cronstedt possessed the expertise needed to make an assassination look like a war casualty. It appears that the King was shot with a makeshift jacketed bullet long before jacketed bullets came into common use. |
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Authors:
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C O Nordling |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Biography; Historical Article; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Forensic science international Volume: 96 ISSN: 0379-0738 ISO Abbreviation: Forensic Sci. Int. Publication Date: 1998 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1999-01-07 Completed Date: 1999-01-07 Revised Date: 2009-08-07 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7902034 Medline TA: Forensic Sci Int Country: IRELAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 75-89 Citation Subset: IM; Q |
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Famous Persons* Forensic Medicine* History, 18th Century Homicide / history* Politics Sweden Wounds, Gunshot / history* |
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Personal Name Subject:
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King Charles XII |
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