Oldest people

The longest documented and verified human lifespan is that of Jeanne Calment of France (1875–1997), a woman who lived to the age of 122 years and 164 days.

The oldest living person in the world whose age has been validated is 116-year-old Inah Canabarro Lucas of Brazil, born 8 June 1908.

[1][2] The oldest living verified man is 112-year-old João Marinho Neto of Brazil, born 5 October 1912.

The longest documented and verified human lifespan is that of Jeanne Calment of France, a woman who lived to age 122 years and 164 days.

Calment's claim was investigated and authenticated by Jean-Marie Robine and Dr. Michel Allard for the Gerontology Research Group (GRG).

Jeanne Calment (here depicted at age 20 in 1895) holds the record for the longest documented lifespan with 122 years and 164 days.