What ailment did Frederick, Prince of Wales, die from?
Pneumonia
Plague
Tuberculosis
A lung abscess
Answer
Frederick, Prince of Wales, passed away due to a lung abscess, a severe bacterial infection within the lung tissue leading to the formation of a pus-filled cavity. The specific type of bacteria responsible for the infection was not documented at the time of his death. Unfortunately, medical interventions available during the 18th century were limited compared to modern medicine.
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