Roxana. -c311BC. Wife of Alexander the Great. Executed after his death.

Sebastian, St. -288. Martyr. Survived arrows...beaten to death.

Supreme Privy Council. 1726-30. Effectively ruled Russia after Peter the Great’s death without heir.

Tarpeian Rock. Rome. Tarpeia, who betrayed Rome to Sabines is buried beneath. Traitors thrown to death from it.

Warlords. 1916-49. China generals seized local power on Yüan Shih-K’ai’s death. Last eliminated by communists.

West, Benjamin. 1738-1820. US/English historical painter. Death of General Wolfe 1771.

Yamashita Tomoyuki. 1885-1946. Japanese commander in Philippines. Conquered Singapore, Bataan March. Executed.