1875 - 1997
Jeanne Calment was a French supercentenarian widely recognized as the oldest verified person in history. Born on February 21, 1875, she lived to be 122 years and 164 days old, passing away on August 4, 1997. Calment is known for her remarkable longevity and her vivid recollections of events from the late 19th and 20th centuries, including meeting Vincent van Gogh in her youth.