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How did Joachim Murat die?

  • Natural causes

  • In battle

  • Executed by firing squad

  • Poisoned

Answer

Executed by a firing squad, Joachim Murat met his demise in retribution for betraying his brother-in-law, Napoleon Bonaparte, during the Hundred Days in 1815. His audacious attempt to regain the throne of Naples proved futile, culminating in his capture and subsequent execution for treason.
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