How many musket balls led to Wolfe's death?
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Three musket balls ultimately caused the death of General James Wolfe during the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759. The third and fatal shot pierced his chest, likely severing an artery and causing internal bleeding. Despite attempts to treat the wounds, Wolfe succumbed to his injuries on the battlefield.
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