[Accident And Burns Of The Duke-King Stanislav, His Treatment And His Death. LunÉville, 5^TH-23^RD February 1766]

Early in the morning of Wednesday 5^th February 1766, Stanislaw Leszcziynski (Leczinski), Duke of Lorraine and Bar, fell to the ground, very close to the fireplace in his room. He remained in this position for a long time, exposed to the flames, and suffered serious burns. During the first nine days, physicians used topical agents and dressings, associated with internal drugs, particularly quinine. But septicemia occurred after about two weeks. By February 20^th, Stanislaw was in a very poor condition. Some stimulating drugs were administered, but he died three days later. He was 88 years old.