How did George Washington die.?

Answer 1

George Washington sadly died from too much blood loss. He had a throat infection, epiglottis, and his doctors, took away 12 pints of his blood, when there's only 28 pints of his blood! That was a sad day, who all lived at that time.

Answer 2

George Washington sadly died from too much blood loss. He had a throat infection, epiglottis, and his doctors, took away 12 pints of his blood, when there's only 28 pints of his blood! That was a sad day, who all lived at that time.

Answer 3

George Washington sadly died from too much blood loss. He had a throat infection, epiglottis, and his doctors, took away 12 pints of his blood, when there's only 28 pints of blood! That was a sad day, who all lived at that time.

Answer 4

There are a number of reports about George Washington's death, including several claimed "final words" which may not be entirely accurate. We do know that he passed away quietly at his home, Mount Vernon, on the cold night of December 14th 1799, at the age of 67, following a brief illness; possibly serious throat and lower respiratory infection.

He was tended to by physicians who employed various medicines and (controversially, by latter standards) let his blood... all to no avail. He appeared to be aware that his death approached, giving instructions regarding his will and in one version of the story, he declared to his old friend Dr. Craik, "I am dying, sir - but I am not afraid to die". It was said in this telling that he prepared for his final repose with his hands crossed upon his chest.

But other versions disagree with this one, which was told by Dr Craik. One that is cited by the National Park Service, Colonial Williamsburg, and many historical sites, says Washington died at midnight, and just prior to his last moments, he told his secretary, Tobias Lear, "I am just going. Have me decently buried, and do not let my body be put into the vault in less than three days after I am dead. Do you understand me?" After Lear replied that he did understand, Washington uttered his final words, "Tis well."
At the time of his death, Pneumonia was said to be the cause of his death.

He had and a throat infection which turned into acute Laryngitis and Pneumonia, after spending the previous day on horseback, out doors in the freezing cold rain.

He spent the next two days in bed, while his physican treated him with Mercury chloride, and performed bloodletting.

Modern physicans believe Washington died from a combination of shock, from the bloodletting (5 pints of blood), asphyxia, and dehydration.