I have put together a list of 50 monarchs and their final words. I love to create posts such as these!
Alexander the Great (356–323 BC) – Macedon
“To the strongest.”
Augustus (63 BC–14 AD) – Rome
“Have I played my part well in this comedy of life? If so, applaud.”
Louis XIV (1638–1715) – France
“I have loved war too much.”
Charles I (1600–1649) – England
“I die a faithful man of the Church of England.”
Mary, Queen of Scots (1542–1587)
“Into thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit.”
Elizabeth I (1533–1603) – England
“All my possessions for one moment of time.”
Louis XVI (1754–1793) – France
“I die innocent of all the crimes laid to my charge. I forgive those who have occasioned my death.”
Napoleon Bonaparte (1769–1821) – France
“France, army, head of the army, Joséphine.”
Frederick the Great (1712–1786) – Prussia
“La montagne est passée, nous irons mieux.” (“The mountain is past; we shall go better.”)
Queen Victoria (1819–1901) – United Kingdom
“Oh, that peace may come.”
Edward VIII (1894–1972) – United Kingdom
“I’ve got to go now.”
Nicholas II (1868–1918) – Russia
“What? What?”
George V (1865–1936) – United Kingdom
“Bugger Bognor.”
Louis XVIII (1755–1824) – France
“I suffer, but I suffer with resignation.”
Henry VIII (1491–1547) – England
“Yes, without doubt.”
James VI and I (1566–1625) – Scotland & England
“I am ready to go; the Lord’s will be done.”
Peter the Great (1672–1725) – Russia
“I order you, my sons, to be honest and virtuous, and to preserve the greatness of Russia.”
Maria Theresa (1717–1780) – Austria
“Everything I did, I did for my people.”
Charles XII (1682–1718) – Sweden
“Have mercy on my enemies, O Lord.”
Catherine the Great (1729–1796) – Russia
“I feel my end approaching; I am ready to depart.”
James II (1633–1701) – England
“The glory of the kingdom of England is my pride, but my trust is in God.”
Philip II (1527–1598) – Spain
“I die in the Catholic faith, trusting in God’s mercy.”
Edward VI (1537–1553) – England
“Lord, into thy hands I commend my spirit.”
Charles II of Spain (1661–1700)
“I die in the faith of the Church of Rome, forgive my enemies, I forgive them all.”
Frederick William I (1688–1740) – Prussia
“Be strong, be brave, and serve your country.”
Akbar the Great (1542–1605) – Mughal India
“The world is passing; the eternal alone endures.”
Aurangzeb (1618–1707) – Mughal India
“The world is a fleeting shadow; let justice prevail.”
Shah Jahan (1592–1666) – Mughal India
“I wish I could see the Taj Mahal once more.”
Qianlong Emperor (1711–1799) – China
“Everything I built, everything I loved, must pass.”
Kangxi Emperor (1654–1722) – China
“I have done my duty to my people.”
Haile Selassie I (1892–1975) – Ethiopia
“God is my refuge; I leave my people in His hands.”
Menelik II (1844–1913) – Ethiopia
“May Ethiopia flourish and remain free.”
Ramses II (c. 1303–1213 BC) – Egypt
“Let my monuments remind the world of my deeds.”
Cleopatra VII (69–30 BC) – Egypt
“All my riches for one last embrace of life.”
Solomon (c. 990–931 BC) – Israel
“Fear God and keep His commandments.”
Mansa Musa (c. 1280–c. 1337) – Mali
“Let my wealth be a blessing for my people.”
King Sejong (1397–1450) – Korea
“May knowledge and learning guide my people.”
King Gojong (1852–1919) – Korea
“May Korea rise strong and free.”
Suleiman the Magnificent (1494–1566) – Ottoman Empire
“Let justice reign in my empire, as it has in my heart.”
Mehmed II (1432–1481) – Ottoman Empire
“May my successors honor the empire I have built.”
Shah Abbas I (1571–1629) – Persia
“I have done my best for my people and my land.”
Fath-Ali Shah Qajar (1772–1834) – Persia
“I trust in God’s mercy for Persia’s future.”
King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) (1853–1910) – Siam (Thailand)
“May my country prosper and remain independent.”
King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) (1881–1925) – Thailand
“Education and loyalty are the true strength of the kingdom.”
King Abdullah I (1882–1951) – Jordan
“May my people know peace and justice.”
King Faisal I (1885–1933) – Iraq
“Unity and faith are the pillars of our nation.”
King Leopold II (1835–1909) – Belgium / Congo
“History will judge me as it must.”
King Charles I of Spain (1500–1558) / Holy Roman Emperor Charles V
“I have been faithful to God and my duties; I surrender all to Him.”
King Alfonso XIII (1886–1941) – Spain
“Spain above all, even in my last breath.”
King Gustav III (1746–1792) – Sweden
“Let my death not harm the nation I loved.”
I hope you enjoyed this post on 50 monarchs and their final words. For something similar from me, see Disorderly Scenes at a Funeral.
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