Jeanne Calment
She lived in Arles, France, for her entire life, outliving both her daughter and grandson by several decades. Calment became especially well known from the age of 113, when the centenary of Vincent van Gogh's visit brought reporters to Arles.
Calment became the last living documented person born in the 1870s when the Japanese supercentenarian Tane Ikai (born 1879) died on 12 July 1995, and was therefore older than any other living human being until her death over two years later. Her lifespan has been thoroughly documented by scientific study. More records have been produced to verify her age than in any other case.
Calment celebrating
her 121st birthday in 1996
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| Born | 21
February 1875 Arles, France |
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| Died | 4 August 1997 (aged 122 years, 164 days) Arles, France |
Cause of death
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Natural causes |
| Known for | Longest confirmed lifespan since 17 October 1995 Oldest living person (21 February 1875 – 4 August 1997) |
| Spouse(s) | Fernand Calment (lived: 1868–1942; married: 1896–1942) |
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