Historical Figures · 21st Century
Lepa Radić’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Lepa Radić, Unknown
Who Was Lepa Radić?
Lepa Svetozara Radić was a Yugoslav Partisan and communist of Bosnian Serb origin who was posthumously awarded the Order of the People's Hero in 1951 for her role in the resistance movement against the Axis powers in the Second World War—becoming the youngest recipient at the time. She was executed at the age of 17 for shooting at German troops.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Lepa Radić's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Lepa Radić was a Yugoslav Partisan executed by Germans in 1943 at age 17. Her documented last words before execution were defiant refusals to name comrades, not 'I have lived my truth.'
Sources
- archive Yugoslav Partisan archives
Legacy
Lepa Radić's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Lepa Radić’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Lepa Radić die?
Lepa Radić died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Lepa Radić’s last words documented?
Lepa Radić was a Yugoslav Partisan executed by Germans in 1943 at age 17. Her documented last words before execution were defiant refusals to name comrades, not 'I have lived my truth.'
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