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

Jeanne Calment

French supercentenarian (1875–1997)

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…