The dissecting instruments used by Dr Antommarchi for Napoleon’s autopsy

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The kit of dissecting instruments used by Dr Antommarchi for Napoleon’s autopsy, which took place at 2pm on 6 May 1821 in the billard room at Longwood House. It is conserved at the Musée de l’Histoire de la médecine à Paris.

Learn more about the autopsy in this video.

The dissecting instruments used by Dr Antommarchi for Napoleon’s autopsy
Date :
early 19th Century
Technique :
wood steel, felt, string
Place held :
Musée de l'Histoire de la médecine à Paris
Photo credit :
photo © Fondation Napoléon / Rebecca Young
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