politics
March 26, 2026
Possible remains of D’Artagnan, one of Dumas’ musketeers, found in Dutch town
Possible skeletal remains of D’Artagnan, one of Dumas’ Three Musketeers, discovered under a chapel in the Dutch town of Maastricht
TL;DR
- Skeletal remains potentially belonging to D'Artagnan have been found in Maastricht, Netherlands.
- Historical records suggest D'Artagnan was killed in Maastricht during a siege in 1673.
- The grave was discovered under a church floor during renovation work.
- A French coin and a musket bullet were found with the remains.
- DNA testing is being conducted to confirm the identity by comparing it with a descendant's DNA.
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