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February 15, 1889
The Jasper Weekly Courier
Jasper, Dubois County, Indiana
What is this article about?
A wooden coffin inscribed 'Herein lies the pretended corpse of Francisco Pizarro' was discovered in the crypt of Limares parish church in Spain. It contained a mummified body resembling Pizarro, clothed in velvet, with one detached hand, but no jewels or sword.
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Pizarro's Body.
A wooden coffin has been discovered in the crypt of the parish church of Limares in Spain, bearing the following strange inscription: "Herein lies the pretended corpse of Francisco Pizarro." It is needless to say that the coffin was eagerly opened, notwithstanding the disclaimer. It was found to contain a corpse which had been carefully "mummified," and which was clothed in a garment of velvet cloth. The countenance is said to be remarkably like the portraits of Pizarro, and it has a pointed beard like his. One of his hands was detached and lay near the body, while the other hand reposed upon the breast. Neither jewels nor a sword were found in the coffin. - Pall Mall Gazette.
A wooden coffin has been discovered in the crypt of the parish church of Limares in Spain, bearing the following strange inscription: "Herein lies the pretended corpse of Francisco Pizarro." It is needless to say that the coffin was eagerly opened, notwithstanding the disclaimer. It was found to contain a corpse which had been carefully "mummified," and which was clothed in a garment of velvet cloth. The countenance is said to be remarkably like the portraits of Pizarro, and it has a pointed beard like his. One of his hands was detached and lay near the body, while the other hand reposed upon the breast. Neither jewels nor a sword were found in the coffin. - Pall Mall Gazette.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Pizarro Body
Coffin Discovery
Mummified Corpse
Limares Spain
Historical Relic
What entities or persons were involved?
Francisco Pizarro
Where did it happen?
Crypt Of The Parish Church Of Limares In Spain
Story Details
Key Persons
Francisco Pizarro
Location
Crypt Of The Parish Church Of Limares In Spain
Story Details
Discovery of a wooden coffin in Limares church crypt inscribed as containing the pretended corpse of Francisco Pizarro; it held a mummified body resembling him in velvet clothing, with one detached hand, but no jewels or sword.