History records that many kings and queens died in a strange way. King Charles II of the Kingdom of Navarre was one of them. According to historical records, this prince died burning in a linen soaked in wine.
King Charles II ruled the Kingdom of Navarre from 1343 – 1387. This emperor is famous in history when he is depicted as an opportunist. The reason is because King Charles II always sought to profit from the Hundred Years’ War between England and France.
King Charles II ruled the Kingdom of Navarre from 1343 – 1387.
This British monarch always changes his position, ready to lean towards England or France if which side brings more benefits. Therefore, King Charles II is also known by the nickname “Evil Charles”.
Even the strange and macabre death of this emperor is considered by many to be God’s punishment for the wrong actions he has done.
As described, he is a very opportunistic person.
The famous English writer Francis Blangdon lived in the 18th century with remarkable records about the horrible death of King Charles II. According to the writer Blangdon, King Charles II fell seriously ill and had to wear wine-soaked linen from his feet to his neck.
Charles II fell seriously ill and had to be wrapped in wine-soaked linen from his feet to his neck.
To keep the upper linen from slipping down and making it look better, a doctor stitched it up. After finishing, the doctor did not want to cut the thread with scissors for fear of cutting the king of the Kingdom of Navarre. Therefore, the doctor decided to use candles to burn the excess thread. That’s when the tragedy happened.
King Charles II experienced a painful death before dying.
The wine soaked linen easily caught fire from the candle and burned King Charles to death. Therefore, King Charles II experienced a painful and terrible death before dying.