Historical Figures · 21st Century
St Thomas More’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— St Thomas More, Unknown
Who Was St Thomas More?
Limited biographical information is available about St Thomas More.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding St Thomas More's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
The phrase 'I have lived my truth' is not documented in any contemporary account of Thomas More's execution in 1535. His actual reported last words on the scaffold were variations of 'I die the King's good servant, but God's first' according to early biographies by Roper and Harpsfield.
Sources
- biography William Roper's Life of Sir Thomas More
- newspaper Paris News Letter (1535)
- biography Harpsfield's Life and Death of Sir Thomas More
Legacy
St Thomas More's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were St Thomas More’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did St Thomas More die?
St Thomas More died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were St Thomas More’s last words documented?
The phrase 'I have lived my truth' is not documented in any contemporary account of Thomas More's execution in 1535. His actual reported last words on the scaffold were variations of 'I die the King's good servant, but God's first' according to early biographies by Roper and Harpsfield.
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