The general remains of the most respected Napoleon are found under the dance floor in Russia
The remains of one of the most respected Napoleon generals were found after excavations under the foundation of a dance floor in Russia.
According to Reuters , an international research team discovered the remains of General Charles Etienne Gudin in Smolensk, a city 400km west of Moscow.
Past records indicate that after being injured by cannonballs, Gudin had to remove his lower leg under the knee. This part of his right leg was also covered with wounds.
These details coincide with the corpse section found in Smolensk.
Scientists are excavating the site believed to be the grave of General Charles Etienne Gudin.(Photo: Reuters)
"It is a historic moment not only for us and for both countries," said French historian and archaeologist Pierre Malinovsky.
"Napoleon is one of the last people to see him alive. Gudin is also the first general since Napoleon that we found," Malinovsky added.
Malinovsky said he and his colleagues will compare the skeleton's DNA with the descendants of the French general to confirm that this is his remains.
General Charles Etienne Gudin was a famous general, close to Napoleon during the invasion of Russia in 1812. Gudin had known Napoleon since childhood. Both go to the military school in Brienne, Champagne (France). Upon hearing about Gudin's death, Napoleon cried and ordered his friend's name to be engraved on the Arc de Triomphe.
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