Jeanne 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 died in Arles, France.

Early Life

Jeanne Calment was born on 21 February 1875 in Arles, France. Her father, Nicolas Calment, was a shipbuilder, and her mother, Marguerite Gilles, came from a family of millers. Jeanne had an older brother, François.

Personal Life

In 1896, Jeanne married Fernand Nicolas Calment, her second cousin. The couple had one daughter, Yvonne Marie Nicolle Calment, who was born in 1898. Jeanne outlived her husband, daughter, and grandson.

Longevity

Jeanne Calment's longevity attracted significant attention from researchers and the media. She attributed her long life to a diet rich in olive oil, port wine, and chocolate, as well as a relaxed lifestyle. Her age was verified by multiple sources, including census records and other official documents.

Verification

Jeanne Calment's age was verified by the Guinness World Records and the Gerontology Research Group. Her longevity was confirmed through extensive research and documentation, making her the oldest verified person in history.

Death

Jeanne Calment passed away on 4 August 1997 in Arles, France, at the age of 122 years and 164 days. Her death marked the end of an era, as she was the last documented person to have been born in the 1870s.

Legacy

Jeanne Calment remains a symbol of longevity and has been the subject of numerous studies on aging. Her life and age have been celebrated in various media, and she continues to be a point of reference in discussions about human lifespan.

See Also

• Supercentenarian
• Longevity
• Gerontology

External Links

• Jeanne Calment on WikiMD