Historical Figures · 21st Century

Thomas Jeffersons’s Last Words

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I have lived my truth.
— Thomas Jeffersons, Unknown

Who Was Thomas Jeffersons?

Limited biographical information is available about Thomas Jeffersons.

The Final Moments

The circumstances surrounding Thomas Jeffersons's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.

Are These Words Verified?

~ Medium Confidence

Thomas Jefferson died July 4, 1826. His documented last words were 'Is it the Fourth?' not 'I have lived my truth,' which appears to be a modern fabrication.

Sources

  • firsthand Thomas Jefferson Randolph account
  • biography Nicholas Trist contemporary record

Legacy

Thomas Jeffersons's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What were Thomas Jeffersons’s last words?

“I have lived my truth.”

How did Thomas Jeffersons die?

Thomas Jeffersons died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.

Were Thomas Jeffersons’s last words documented?

Thomas Jefferson died July 4, 1826. His documented last words were 'Is it the Fourth?' not 'I have lived my truth,' which appears to be a modern fabrication.