Rudolf II, Taler and History

[Billy Kingsley]

Thanks! Hmm, the second incident is actually pretty funny looking at it from this late date, and so far removed. I suppose I would rather land on a large pile of...that...then die, myself! That's one way to earn a title, as well...

I wonder if King Václav IV died of a heart attack? Obviously medical science has come a long way since 1419!