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Death of Stanisław Leszczyński
- When
- 23 February 1766
- Where
- Palace at Lunéville
The aged duke suffered fatal burns at Lunéville in February 1766, dying on the 23rd.
On 5 February 1766, Stanisław Leszczyński, asleep near the fireplace in his palace at Lunéville, had his silk attire ignited by a spark. He died aged 88 on 23 February 1766 as a result of the serious burns.
Sources
- Stanisław Leszczyński Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-28
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