Royalty & Nobility · 21st Century
Josephine Bonaparte’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Josephine Bonaparte, Unknown
Who Was Josephine Bonaparte?
Joséphine Bonaparte was the first wife of Emperor Napoleon I and as such Empress of the French from 18 May 1804 until their marriage was annulled on 10 January 1810. As Napoleon's consort, she was also Queen of Italy from 26 May 1805 until the 1810 annulment. She is widely known as Joséphine de Beauharnais or Empress Joséphine.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Josephine Bonaparte's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
No credible historical sources record Josephine saying 'I have lived my truth.' Her actual last words were reportedly 'Napoleon... Elba... Marie-Louise' or similar references to her ex-husband and family, recorded by attendants at Malmaison in 1814.
Sources
- biography Memoirs of Empress Josephine by Mademoiselle Avrillion
- biography Napoleon and Josephine: An Improbable Marriage by Evangeline Bruce
Legacy
Josephine Bonaparte's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Josephine Bonaparte’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Josephine Bonaparte die?
Josephine Bonaparte died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Josephine Bonaparte’s last words documented?
No credible historical sources record Josephine saying 'I have lived my truth.' Her actual last words were reportedly 'Napoleon... Elba... Marie-Louise' or similar references to her ex-husband and family, recorded by attendants at Malmaison in 1814.
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