They maintained that the potassium tartrate used in his treatment prevented his stomach from expelling these compounds and that his thirst was a symptom of the poison. Their hypothesis was that the calomel given to Napoleon became an overdose, which killed him and left extensive tissue damage behind. According to a 2007 article, the type of arsenic found in Napoleon's hair shafts was mineral, the most toxic, and according to toxicologist Patrick Kintz, this supported the conclusion that he was murdered. COUNT 4
QSN1 What substance used in Napoleon's treatment is it suggested prevented his stomach from expelling arsenic compounds? ANS1 potassium tartrate QSN2 What do those who think Napoleon was poisoned cite as a symptom that would suggest this? ANS2 his thirst QSN3 According to Patrick Knize, what conclusion does the type of arsenic found in Napoleon's hair shafts suggest? ANS3 that he was murdered QSN4 In what year was the article describing the type of arsenic found in Napoleon's hair published? ANS4 2007