Man in the Iron Mask Dies in the Bastille: Identity Still Unknown
A masked prisoner died behind the walls of the Bastille in 1703, leaving officials scrambling to explain why a man's face remained hidden for decades. This mystery fueled centuries of speculation and inspired François Voltaire and Alexandre Dumas to weave his story into enduring literary works.
November 19, 1703
323 years ago
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