Renaissance: The death of Francesco I de' Medici finally solved after centuries

New scientific analyses put an end to the mystery surrounding the death of Francesco I de' Medici.

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Long attributed to poisoning or malaria, the cause of death is now clarified.

This result closes a major historical debate of the Italian Renaissance.

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