Augustus, first emperor of Rome

Last words: “I found Rome of clay; I leave it to you of marble.”
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Leonardo da Vinci, Renaissance icon

Last words: “I have offended God and mankind because my work did not reach the quality it should have.”
Marie Antoinette, last Queen of France

Last words: “Pardonnez-moi, monsieur. Je ne l’ai pas fait exprès.” (“Pardon me, sir. I did not do it on purpose,” said Antoinette to her executioner after accidentally stepping on his foot. She was beheaded shortly after.)