Jeanne Calment, French super-centenarian, oldest verified person ever (died 1997)

Jeanne Louise Calment was a French supercentenarian. With a documented lifespan of 122 years and 164 days, she was the oldest person in history whose age has been verified. Her longevity attracted media attention and medical studies of her health and lifestyle. Calment is the only person in history who has been verified to have reached the age of 120.