King Henry VI

Erfurt Latrine Disaster of 1184: The Deadly Toilet Accident That Killed European Nobles

Medicine & Technology Jun 20, 2023

In 1184, dozens of nobles attending a meeting with King Henry VI drowned in a cesspool after the floor above a large monastery bathroom collapsed. Learn more about the historical toilet accident in this article.

King Henry VI

Erfurt Latrine Disaster of 1184: The Deadly Toilet Accident That Killed European Nobles

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