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What did Philip the Handsome die from?

  • In battle

  • Unknown

  • Poisoning

  • Old age

Answer

Philip the Handsome's cause of death remains uncertain. While several sources attribute his demise to complications arising from a jousting accident in 1506, others suggest that a respiratory illness, possibly typhoid fever or pneumonia, may have played a role. Despite thorough historical investigations, a definitive account of his passing has yet to be established.
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