Notable People · 1875–1934

Jeanne Calment — Age & Birthday

Born: 21 February 1875 · Died: 19 January 1934 · Age at death: 58

How old was Jeanne Calment when she died?

Jeanne Calment died aged 58. She was born on 21 February 1875 and died on 19 January 1934.

French woman who became the oldest person in recorded history

Did you know?She claimed to have met Vincent van Gogh in her father's shop as a teenager, later describing the artist as dirty and disagreeable.

Jeanne Louise Calment (French:; 21 February 1875 – 4 August 1997) was a French supercentenarian who is the oldest person in recorded history whose age has been verified, with a documented lifespan of 122 years and 164 days. Her longevity attracted media attention and medical studies of her health and lifestyle.

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Age at death: 58
Years since death: 92

Born: February 21, 1875 · Arles, France
Died: January 19, 1934
Cause of death: Senility
Nationality: French
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Family

Father: Nicolas Fonseca
Spouse: Fernand Calment
Child: Yvonne Calment

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