Jeanne Calment

Jeanne Calment
Jeanne Calment
	Calment in 1915
Born	Jeanne Louise Calment; 21 February 1875; Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
Died	4 August 1997; (aged 122 years, 164 days); Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
Known for	Longest documented human lifespan – since 12 May 1990; Oldest living person (11 January 1988 – 4 August 1997);
Spouse	Fernand Calment (m. 1896; died 1942)
Children	1: Yvonne (1898–1934)

Jeanne Louise Calment (French: [ʒan lwiz kalmɑ̃] ^ⓘ; 21 February 1875 – 4 August 1997) was a French supercentenarian and, with a documented lifespan of 122 years and 164 days, is the world's oldest verified person. Her longevity attracted media attention and medical studies of her health and lifestyle. She is the only person verified to have reached the age of 120.

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

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