The man who was killed by his beard
Channel: frogsolid
Date: 2024-04-02

The man who was killed by his beard...
For Hans Steininger, September 28, 1567, started as inconspicuously as any other day.

As the acting mayor with Austrian roots, he was known not only for his political career but also for his beard, which was about 2 meters long.

He usually rolled his beard up carefully, stored it in a pouch, or threw it over his shoulder to protect it and prevent accidents.

However, that night, a devastating fire changed everything. The raging flames that engulfed his hometown woke him from his sleep.

In a panic, Steininger forgot to secure his beard. His attempt to escape the inferno ended tragically as he tripped over his unsecured beard, tumbled down the stairs, and broke his neck.

Thus, Steininger's legendary beard, once his pride, ironically became the cause of his tragic end.