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[–] ArbitraryValue@sh.itjust.works 37 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

The French revolution had a few.

It is said his last words, spoken to his executioner Sanson were "show the people my head. It is well worth seeing."

Source.

and

Upon the reading of his death warrant, he supposedly remarked, "I see that you have made three spelling mistakes."

Source.

[–] Uli@sopuli.xyz 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] halvar@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Saw this yesterday, wanted to link, beat me to it.