King Henry II's lover died of gold

Once upon a time, the gold solution was considered a valuable medicinal ingredient in the protection of beauty, but it was also the potion.

In 2008, French experts unearthed the remains of Dianne de Poitiers and discovered her hair containing the composition of the gold solution.

Dianne de Poitiers - Henry II's lover - Photo: lib-art.com

Dianne de Poitiers was a French noble in the 16th century, famous for being favored by King Henry II. King Henry II's lover, because he wanted to prolong his beauty, he often used gold solution. But the misfortune is that the solution that extends this spring age is the cause of her death.

In 2008, French experts unearthed Mrs. Poitiers's remains and discovered her hair contained gold solution. Because she is not a Queen and does not wear crowns, the scientists claim: 'Her hair and body are not capable of being infected with metal from jewelry, but it is highly likely that she drank the nourishing solution. sharp".

According to information in the palace of France at that time, gold solution was considered precious medicinal material in the protection of beauty and healing. Metallurgists often take on the role of a pharmacist and often use the mixture of gold chloride and Ethylether to make medicines. This kind of holy medicine is most likely the cause of Mrs. Poitiers' death.

The study of French experts also mentioned that Mrs. Poitiers did not have the habit of wearing makeup, she often left her face naturally. But she looked like she was in her 30s, in fact she was over 60 years old.

Another surprise was that Dianne de Poitiers was 20 years older than King Henry II, but she looked much younger than him. It is known that Mrs. Poitiers loves sports, but her hair is very thin and her bones are not strong, which is a sign of chronic yellow poisoning.

After King Henry II's death, Poitiers was expelled from the French court by Queen Catherine. From there she lived in Chenonceau castle given to her by King Henry II. By 1566, she died at Chenonceau Castle at the age of 66.