What were the last words of 15 famous historical figures (16 photos)

Words spoken on a deathbed are an extremely intimate moment in which a person expresses his final thoughts. They can be either philosophical reflections or a manifestation of a strong emotional reaction to the environment.





It just so happens that special attention is paid to the farewell words that were once spoken by famous writers, artists, politicians and other personalities who influenced the course of history. Often these phrases become part of our legacy, allowing us to learn lessons from the experiences of those who were able to change the world to one degree or another.

Marie Antoinette of Austria - Queen of France and Navarre



Last words: “Forgive me, monsieur, I didn’t do it on purpose.”

The queen said this phrase to her executioner as she ascended the scaffold. She stepped on his foot and decided to apologize.

Peter I - Tsar of All Rus' and the first All-Russian Emperor





Last words: “Give it all.”

Isaac Newton - great physicist and mathematician



Last words: “I don’t know how the world perceived me. To myself I seemed to be just a boy playing on the seashore and from time to time amusing myself by searching for beautiful pebbles and shells, while before me lay the unknown ocean of truth.”

Elizabeth I - Queen of England and Ireland



Last words: “All my possessions in one minute of my life.”

Catherine II - Empress and Autocrat of All Russia



Last words: “Now I die. Look! The first time they stopped. And, mother, send for the watchmaker and the clock will start again. You'll see. This is for you".

The Empress addressed her last words to her closest favorite, Marya Perekusikhina.

Henry VIII - King of England



Last words: “Monks! Monks! Monks!

Anne Boleyn - second wife of King Henry VIII Tudor of England



Last words: “Oh Lord, have mercy on me, I entrust my soul to you.”

Anna was executed. She was accused of treason against the king and was suspected of witchcraft.

Leonardo Da Vinci - Italian artist



Last words: “I insulted God and people, because in my works I did not reach the heights to which I aspired.”

Elizaveta Petrovna - Empress and Autocrat of All Russia



Last words: “Am I still alive?”

Mary Stuart - Queen of Scots



Last words: “In my end is my beginning.”

Benjamin Franklin - Founding Father of the USA



Last words: “Nothing comes easy to the dying.”

Arthur Conan Doyle - writer



Last words: “You are wonderful.”

The writer's last phrase was addressed to his wife.

Winston Churchill - politician, Prime Minister of Great Britain



Last words: “I’m so tired of all this.”

Rafael Santi - Italian painter



Last words: “Happy.”