Subtitle The Man In The Iron Mask -

While legend (and Voltaire) suggested an iron mask, historical records indicate it was more likely made of black velvet and only worn during travel or public appearances to ensure total anonymity.

Dumas used the mystery as a centerpiece for the climax of his musketeer saga. 10 Facts About The Man in the Iron Mask | History Hit subtitle The Man in the Iron Mask

The real "Man in the Iron Mask" was an unidentified prisoner of state during the reign of King Louis XIV. While legend (and Voltaire) suggested an iron mask,

Arrested in 1669 as "Eustache Dauger," he was held for 34 years in several prisons, including the Bastille , where he died in 1703. including the Bastille

While legend (and Voltaire) suggested an iron mask, historical records indicate it was more likely made of black velvet and only worn during travel or public appearances to ensure total anonymity.

Dumas used the mystery as a centerpiece for the climax of his musketeer saga. 10 Facts About The Man in the Iron Mask | History Hit

The real "Man in the Iron Mask" was an unidentified prisoner of state during the reign of King Louis XIV.

Arrested in 1669 as "Eustache Dauger," he was held for 34 years in several prisons, including the Bastille , where he died in 1703.