Pope Adrian IV (born Nicholas Breakspeare) is the only Englishman to have ever become Pope. In 1159, Breakspeare delivered a violent speech in Rome, excommunicating reigning Emperor Frederick I. While in full thundering force, a fly flew into his open mouth, causing the Pope to choke to death.
Taken from "1001 Ridiculous Ways To Die" (2008) by David Southwell & Matt Adams
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