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Sheep Heart in Napoleon Tomb Question Sparks Debate
Paris authorities face renewed pressure as Dr Raspail and Dr Cabanes urge a formal opening of Napoleon's tomb to test claims that a sheep's heart, not the Emperor's, lies in the casket. Historic memoirs and witness accounts are cited, and supporters promise to cover costs if allowed to proceed.
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Paris
Napoleon
Raspail
Cabanes
M. Millerand
France
Chapel of the Invalides
Seine
Charles Thomas Carswell
Antommarchi
J. Edmond Alexander
London
St. Helena
Francesco Antommarchi
Antoiamarchi
Nileon
Eee
St. Jalens
Fran
Prince de Ville
Louis P
Iny
Charles O’squar
Carswell
The
O’squar
Raspail Cabanes
Prince de C
Alexander