sentences:  Despite denying the allegation, Salieri was greatly affected by the accusations that he had contributed to Mozart's death, which contributed to his nervous breakdowns in later life.Beyond the Salieri theory, other theories involving murder by poison have been put forth, blaming the Masons, Jews, or both.One such theory was the work of Mathilde Ludendorff, wife of the German general Erich Ludendorff.