Jeanne Calment |
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Jeanne Calment, at the age of 20 |
Pronunciation | ʒan kalmɑ̃ |
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Born | Jeanne Louise Calment (1875-02-21)21 February 1875
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Died | 4 August 1997 (aged 122 years, 164 days)
Arles, France |
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Nationality | French |
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Known for | - Longest confirmed human lifespan – since 12 May 1990
- Oldest living person
(11 January 1988 – 4 August 1997)
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Spouse(s) | Fernand Calment ( m. ; died ) |
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Children | 1 daughter, Yvonne |
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Jeanne Louise Calment (21 February 1875 – 4 August 1997) was a French supercentenarian and at the time of her death at age 122 years, 164 days the verified oldest person in history as well as the only person who has surpassed 120 years of age, although her claimed age is possibly disputed.