Are These the Bones of the Fourth Musketeer? This Dutch Village Hopes So.
NYT > World News·May 13, 2026
Archaeologists in the Dutch village of Wolder have uncovered a skeleton in a local church that may potentially be the remains of the historical inspiration for Count d'Artagnan. The village, located near the Belgian border, is eagerly awaiting confirmation of the identity of the bones. Count d'Artagnan is a central character in Alexandre Dumas's famous novel, and the discovery has sparked excitement among locals and literary enthusiasts. If confirmed, the find would be a significant historical discovery, shedding new light on the life of the real-life musketeer who inspired Dumas's character.
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