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King Henry II's Jousting Accident
- King Henry II died in a jousting accident after a splinter pierced his eye.
- This seemingly random event was predicted by multiple people, adding a layer of intrigue.
Multiple Predictions of Henry II's Death
- While Nostradamus is credited with predicting Henry II's death, others like Luca Guarico made similar predictions.
- Guarico's prediction was eerily accurate, warning the king to avoid single combat near his forty-first year.
Post-Mortem Popularity of Nostradamus
- Nostradamus's Prophecies gained popularity after his death, not because of the Henry II prediction.
- The connection between the quatrain and the king's death was made years later.