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What was the cause of Barbara Radziwiłł's death according to rumors?

  • Poisoning

  • Drowning

  • Assassination

  • Accident

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Poisoning is the rumored cause of Barbara Radziwiłł's untimely demise. Whispers of foul play circulated, alleging that her political adversaries, particularly her sister-in-law Bona Sforza, orchestrated her poisoning to eliminate a potential threat to their power. The exact circumstances surrounding her death remain shrouded in mystery, but the rumors of poisoning have persisted throughout history.
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