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'Benjamin Bathurst' (1784 - November 25, 1809?) was a British diplomat serving in Continental Europe during the Napoleonic Wars. He was the younger son of Lord Chancellor Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst, and his second wife Tryphena (née Scawen). Henry Bathurst, 3rd Earl Bathurst, was his elder brother.

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Disappearance

References in pop culture

In science fiction

In music

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Disappearance

On 25 November 1809, during a brief stopover at an inn in the town of Perleberg, he disappeared and was never seen again, although his pantaloons and coat are reported to have been recovered. Although some historians believe he was kidnapped and murdered on orders of Napoleon, his disappearance has never been adequately explained. Numerous alternative theories have been put forward including paranormal ones.
However, a detailed investigation by historian Mike Dash [1] found that the allegedly mysterious details of the Bathurst disappearance had been greatly exaggerated over the years, and that Bathurst was almost certainly murdered.

References in pop culture

Bathurst's case is mentioned by Charles Fort in his book ''Lo!'' and was the subject of ''Fortean Times'' article by Mike Dash[2].

In science fiction

It also provides the basis for a H. Beam Piper's 1948 science fiction story "He Walked Around the Horses", in which Bathurst slips into an alternate history timeline.
Another science fiction treatment is the short novel ''Time Echo'' by "Lionel Roberts" (a pseudonym of Lionel Fanthorpe). In the latter, Bathurst is accidentally transported to a future time.
Bathurst's disappearance is mentioned in passing in Robert Heinlein's short story ''Elsewhen'' and Simon Hawke's ''TimeWars'' series.

In music

Bathurst is also one of the people suspected to be "Benjamin Breeg" from the song "The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg" by British heavy metal group Iron Maiden.

See also

★ Earl Bathurst

★ Napoleonic Wars

★ List of people who have disappeared

External links

★ Alleged report of Bathurst remains found in Perleberg stable {Reference only}

★ Non-paranormal theories about what happened.

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