Edme Castaing | |
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 A lithograph of Castaing | |
| Born | 1796 |
| Died | 6 December 1823 (aged 26–27) |
| Nationality | French |
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| Known for | Using morphine to commit murder |
Edme-Samuel Castaing (1796 – 6 December 1823) was a French physician[1] and is thought to have been the first person to use morphine to commit murder.[2]
- ^ The Story of Opium
- ^ Mingo, Jack and Barrett, Erin, "Doctors Killed George Washington - Hundreds Of Fascinating Facts From The World Of Medicine", Conari Press (2001). P 104