Historical Figures · 21st Century
Charles Guiteau’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Charles Guiteau, Unknown
Who Was Charles Guiteau?
Limited biographical information is available about Charles Guiteau.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Charles Guiteau's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Charles Guiteau was hanged June 30, 1882, for assassinating President Garfield. He recited a poem he wrote and shouted 'Glory, Glory, Glory' before execution, not 'I have lived my truth,' which is a modern fabrication.
Sources
- newspaper Newspaper accounts of execution (1882)
- academic Rosenberg, Charles. 'The Trial of the Assassin Guiteau' (1968)
Legacy
Charles Guiteau's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Charles Guiteau’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Charles Guiteau die?
Charles Guiteau died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Charles Guiteau’s last words documented?
Charles Guiteau was hanged June 30, 1882, for assassinating President Garfield. He recited a poem he wrote and shouted 'Glory, Glory, Glory' before execution, not 'I have lived my truth,' which is a modern fabrication.
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