Historical Figures · 21st Century
Marie Antoinettes’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Marie Antoinettes, Unknown
Who Was Marie Antoinettes?
Limited biographical information is available about Marie Antoinettes.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Marie Antoinettes's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Marie Antoinette was guillotined October 16, 1793. Her documented last words were 'Pardonnez-moi, monsieur' (Pardon me, sir) after stepping on the executioner's foot. 'I have lived my truth' is completely fabricated and anachronistic in phrasing.
Sources
- firsthand Contemporary execution records (1793)
- firsthand Eyewitness accounts from execution
Legacy
Marie Antoinettes's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Marie Antoinettes’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Marie Antoinettes die?
Marie Antoinettes died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Marie Antoinettes’s last words documented?
Marie Antoinette was guillotined October 16, 1793. Her documented last words were 'Pardonnez-moi, monsieur' (Pardon me, sir) after stepping on the executioner's foot. 'I have lived my truth' is completely fabricated and anachronistic in phrasing.
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