Famous Deaths
- Móric Beňovský, Slovak military officer, explorer and self-declared King of Madagascar, dies of a fatal bullet wound to his chest at 39
Died in 1786 1786 Highlights
About May 23, 1786
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 237 years, 11 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
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