Bianca Cappello
United StatesunknownFemaleb. 15485.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Bianca Cappello was the wife of Francesco I de' Medici and served as the Grand Duchess of Tuscany. Known for her beauty and influence, her marriage to Francesco was controversial, and her sudden death alongside him fueled speculation of foul play. Recent genetic studies have provided insights into the actual cause of their deaths, challenging longstanding myths around their demise.
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Bianca Cappello was the wife of Francesco I de' Medici and died a day after him.
Yale researchers used ancient DNA to debunk Medici poisoning theoryUnited States· 2026-07-28
Bianca Cappello is reported to have died alongside her husband Francesco de Medici, allegedly from poisoning.
DNA antigo finalmente resolve mistério de assassinato do século XVI
Brazil· 2026-07-18
Bianca Cappello was the wife of Francesco I de' Medici and died shortly after him under mysterious circumstances.
Misterul morții familiei Medici, aproape rezolvat după 438 de ani. Ce au descoperit cercetătorii în ADN-ul marelui duce
Romania· 2026-07-17
Bianca Cappello died alongside her husband Francesco I de’ Medici, and their deaths were initially thought to be due to poisoning but were later attributed to malaria.
DNA analysis may have solved Medici murder mysteryUnited States· 2026-07-16Bianca Cappello died alongside her husband Francesco I de' Medici under mysterious circumstances.
Ancient DNA from the Medici brothers in Florence confirms malaria killed them, but it also exposes an old parasite strain and ends the poison rumour |
India· 2026-07-01