Skeleton of Napoleon’s favourite general believed to be found in Russia

Archaeologists have discovered a one-legged skeleton under a Russian dance floor, which is believed to be that of Napoleon’s favourite general.

It is believed that this would be a key to the centuries-old mystery, related to Charles-Étienne Gudin.

Charles-Étienne Gudin, the favourite general of Napoleon died at the age of 44, after he was hit by a cannonball during the French invasion of Russia in 1812.

Though everything seems to be matching, it will be necessary to await the results of DNA analysis to confirm the discovery.

Gudin had to have his leg amputated and he died three days later from gangrene.

The discovery took place in Smolensk, 400 kilometers west of Moscow. The samples for DNA testing have been sent to France.

Marina Nesterova, the head of the archaeological team told AFP news agency, “As soon as I saw the skeleton with just one leg, I knew that we had our man”.

A press conference has been held in Moscow on Thursday, and the team of Russian and French archaeologists said that they are not able to provide a specific conclusion until the result from a laboratory in Marseille is obtained.

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