Secrets Beneath the Dance Floor: The Shocking Discovery of Napoleon’s Beloved General’s Remains After Two Centuries
Imagine stumbling across a grave under a dance floor—in Russia—only to realize you’ve just unearthed one of Napoleon’s closest pals, tucked away for over two centuries! Yep, General Charles-Étienne Gudin, the one-legged warrior who caught a cannonball back in 1812, has been found beneath the creaky floorboards of a Smolensk ballroom. It’s like history threw a surprise party, and Napoleon himself was among the last to say goodbye. DNA tests, secret travels with femur bones in carry-on luggage, and a friendship that made even the great emperor weep—this discovery isn’t just an archeological win; it’s a drama wrapped in dust. So, what does it say about friendship, fame, and bones buried beneath dance floors? Let’s dive in. LEARN MORE
“It’s a historic moment not only for me, but for our two countries. Napoleon was one of the last people to see him alive.”
Рабочий Путь/FacebookThe body of Charles-Étienne Gudin was found under the foundation of a dance floor in Smolensk, Russia. Gudin had been buried for more than 200 years.
The remains of General Charles-Étienne Gudin, one of Napoleon Bonaparte’s most valued military commanders, have been uncovered in Smolensk, Russia by a team of French and Russian archaeologists. According to LiveScience, the one-legged military man was killed by a cannonball at age 44, on August 22, 1812 — and his remains were left buried until now.
Found beneath the foundations of a dancefloor, the skeleton was indeed missing a left leg and also showed evidence of injury on the right leg — two essential details that suggest that these remains in fact belong to Gudin.
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