Jeanne Calment

Oldest person

Jeanne Louise Calment (French: [?an lwiz kalm?~]; 21 February 1875 – 4 August 1997) was a French supercentenarian and the oldest human whose age was documented, with a lifespan of 122 years and 164 days.

Her longevity attracted media attention and medical studies of her health and lifestyle.She is the only person verified to have lived to the age of 120 and beyond.

According to census records, Calment outlived both her daughter and grandson.In January 1988, she was widely reported to have been the oldest living person, and in 1995, at age 120, was declared the oldest person to have lived.