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Originally Posted by Stealth Hunter
Why didn't they include Marcus Crassus, who, after being defeated by the Persians, had molten gold poured down his throat, mocking the fact that he was the wealthiest man of his time (indeed one of the wealthiest in history)?
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Dont know, but someone seems to have shared his fate:
1219: According to legend,
Inalchuk, the Muslim governor of the Central Asian town of
Otrar, was captured and killed by the invading
Mongols, who poured molten
silver in his eyes, ears, and throat.