Jeanne Calment

File:Jeanne-Calment-1997.jpg

Jeanne Calment
File:Jeanne Calment in 1996.jpg Jeanne Calment in 1996
Born	Jeanne Louise Calment (1875-02-21)21 February 1875 Arles, France
Died	4 August 1997(1997-08-04) (aged 122) Arles, France
Known for	Longest confirmed human lifespan
Spouse(s)	Fernand Nicolas Calment (m. 1896; d. 1942)
Children	1 (Yvonne Calment)

Jeanne Louise Calment (21 February 1875 – 4 August 1997) was a French supercentenarian who had the longest confirmed human lifespan, living to the age of 122 years and 164 days. She was born and lived her entire life in Arles, France.

Early life

Jeanne Calment was born in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France, on 21 February 1875. Her father, Nicolas Calment, was a shipbuilder, and her mother, Marguerite Gilles, came from a family of millers. Jeanne had an older brother, François, who also lived to an advanced age, dying at 97.

Marriage and family

In 1896, Jeanne married her second cousin, Fernand Nicolas Calment, a wealthy store owner. The couple had one daughter, Yvonne, who was born in 1898. Yvonne married and had a son, Frédéric, but she died of pleurisy in 1934. Jeanne and Fernand raised their grandson, Frédéric, who became a doctor. Fernand died in 1942 after eating a dessert prepared with spoiled cherries.

Longevity and lifestyle

Jeanne Calment attributed her longevity to a diet rich in olive oil, port wine, and chocolate. She also credited her long life to her active lifestyle, which included cycling until the age of 100 and fencing until she was 85. Jeanne was known for her sense of humor and positive outlook on life.

Later years and death

In her later years, Jeanne Calment became a local celebrity in Arles. She moved into a nursing home at the age of 110. Jeanne's longevity was verified by several organizations, including the Guinness World Records. She passed away on 4 August 1997 at the age of 122 years and 164 days.

Legacy

Jeanne Calment's life and longevity have been the subject of numerous studies and documentaries. Her record as the longest-lived human has been widely recognized and remains unbroken.

See also

• List of the verified oldest people
• Supercentenarian
• Longevity

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