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George Washington died

George Washington died in 1799, at age 67, after losing more than five pints of blood, about half of the amount contained in the average human.

The blood loss was intentional.

Three successive doctors ordered deliberate bleedings to treat Washington's ailment – a sore throat.

 

 

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