Possible discovery of d'Artagnan's remains has been reported in the Netherlands.

In the church of the city of Maastricht (Limburg province) in the south of the Netherlands, the skeleton of the French musketeer d'Artagnan, who died in the 17th century, was most likely found. This was announced on March 25 by the NOS TV channel.

"A skeleton was discovered in a church in Maastricht, presumably belonging to the famous French musketeer d'Artagnan. For centuries, it has remained a mystery where his remains went," the article says.

According to the newspaper, the remains were found in February after a partial subsidence of the floor in the church. It is specified that the skeleton was located under the altar, where exceptionally influential people were buried at that time. It is added that parts of a musket ball and a French coin were found nearby.

The publication cites the opinion of archaeologists who believe that it is most likely about Charles de Batz de Castelmore, Count d'Artagnan. He was a confidant of King Louis XIV of France and commanded the Musketeers. It is reported that the count died during the siege of Maastricht from wounds to the neck or chest.

The TV channel clarifies that the DNA sample was sent to the Munich laboratory to confirm the identity and compare it with the DNA of the alleged descendants of d'Artagnan. According to the researchers, the results should come soon. So far, nothing contradicts the fact that these are the remains of the famous Musketeer, according to archaeologist Wim Dijkman, who participates in the excavations.

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