“The taste of death is upon my lips.. I feel something that is not of this earth.”
Genius composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart died at his home after becoming bedridden, the exact cause of his death is unknown.
Mozart (1756 – 1791)
Category: Historical
Leonardo Da Vinci (1452 – 1519)
“I have offended God and mankind because my work did not reach the quality it should have.”
Artistic genius of the High Renaissance, speaking his regrets to a close friend, the cause of death possibly being a stroke.
Karl Marx (1818 – 1883)
“Last words are for fools who haven’t said enough.”
Economist and philosopher dying from bronchitis and pleurisy, this was his response when asked by a housekeeper what his last words were.
Joan of Arc (1412 – 1431)
“Hold the cross high so I may see it through the flames.”
Military leader and mystic spoken while she was facing her greatest fear – being burned alive at the stake. Joan of Arc was about 19 years old at the time of her death.
Cleopatra (69 – 30 BCE)
“Here you are, then.”
Queen of Ancient Egypt, these were her last words before letting a poisonous snake bite her. She was 39 years of age.
Christopher Columbus (1451 – 1506)
“Into Your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit.”
Famous explorer quoting the words of Jesus.
Buddha (circa 500 BCE)
“I encourage you: All compounded things are subject to vanish. Strive with earnestness.”
Siddhartha Gautama known as the Buddha (awakened one) was a religious teacher and founder of the Buddhist religion. This is possibly a real portrait of him, the portly figure many people are familiar with is not the historical person, but a Buddha who is expected to come next.
Alexander The Great (356 – 323 BCE)
“To the mightiest”
Last words of the Ancient Greek military conqueror, when asked which of his generals his vast empire should go to.
Rob Roy (1671 – 1734)
“Now all is over – let the piper play – Ha til mi tulidh.” (We return no more.)
Last words of outlaw and folk hero Rob Roy MacGregor, who died at his home from illness brought on by old age and a harsh winter.