Outlaws & Criminals · 21st Century
Eichmann’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Eichmann, Unknown
Who Was Eichmann?
Otto Adolf Eichmann was a German-Austrian official of the Nazi Party, an officer of the Schutzstaffel (SS), a convicted war criminal, and one of the major organizers of the Holocaust. He participated in the January 1942 Wannsee Conference, at which the implementation of the genocidal Final Solution to the Jewish Question was planned.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Eichmann's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Adolf Eichmann was executed June 1, 1962 in Israel. His documented last words were a lengthy statement denying war crimes and expressing loyalty to Germany and Argentina, not this phrase.
Sources
- archive Trial of Adolf Eichmann: Record of Proceedings
- biography The House on Garibaldi Street by Isser Harel
Legacy
Eichmann's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Eichmann’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Eichmann die?
Eichmann died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Eichmann’s last words documented?
Adolf Eichmann was executed June 1, 1962 in Israel. His documented last words were a lengthy statement denying war crimes and expressing loyalty to Germany and Argentina, not this phrase.
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