Historical Figures · 21st Century
Da Vincis’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Da Vincis, Unknown
Who Was Da Vincis?
Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci was an Italian polymath of the High Renaissance who was active as a painter, draughtsman, engineer, scientist, theorist, sculptor, and architect. While his fame initially rested on his achievements as a painter, he has also become known for his notebooks, in which he made drawings and notes on a variety of subjects, including anatomy, astronomy, botany, cartography, painting, and palaeontology.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Da Vincis's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Leonardo da Vinci died in 1519; Vasari reports he expressed regret for not working harder, not this quote. The phrase is fabricated.
Sources
- biography Vasari's Lives of the Artists
- biography Leonardo da Vinci by Isaacson
Legacy
Da Vincis's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Da Vincis’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Da Vincis die?
Da Vincis died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Da Vincis’s last words documented?
Leonardo da Vinci died in 1519; Vasari reports he expressed regret for not working harder, not this quote. The phrase is fabricated.
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