12 Boring Historical Figures Who Went Out with a Goddamn Bang

Welcome, dear reader, to this list of the 12 most spectacular deaths of some of the most boring historical figures. We’ve all heard of the great figures of history, the kings and queens, the warriors and explorers, the inventors and scientists, and the artists and philosophers. But what about the less glamorous people who have made their mark on history in their own way? The people who, despite their lack of notoriety, have left a lasting impression on the world?

These are the people we will be looking at today. People like Henry Hudson, the English explorer who was abandoned by his own crew in 1611 and was never seen again. Or Valentinian I, the Roman Emperor from 364 to 375, who had a stroke and died while he was angrily complaining about the Quadi invading Pannonia. Or Thomas Urquhart from Cromarty who is said to have passed away in exile in the Netherlands in 1660, dying of laughter after hearing about Charles II being restored to the throne.

So, without further ado, let us dive into the 12 most spectacular deaths of some of the most boring historical figures.

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