What was Belgrano's reported last words?
¡Ay, Patria mía!
Viva la revolución!
Libertad o muerte!
Dios mío, perdóname.
Answer
Belgrano's reported last words were ¡Ay, Patria mía! (Oh, my country!) This phrase has become a national motto of Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay, and is sometimes quoted in English as "Oh, my poor country!". Belgrano was a leading figure in the Argentine War of Independence, and his death was seen as a great loss for the country.
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