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Marshal Joachim Murat died.
Submitted by Wagg on Tue, 08/12/2009 - 10:05.
Friday, 13 October 1815
After trying to invade Naples with 600 men Murat was arrested by troops loyal to King Ferdinand IV of Naples.
Put in front of a firing squad, Murat refused both a chair and a blindfold. Calmly standing in front of his executioners he gave the order. "Soldiers! Do your duty! Straight to the heart, but avoid the face. Fire!"
