Oldest Person In World History
- Year Set: 1988
- Who Set It: Jeanne Calment
- Nationality: France
Jeanne Calment was like any other young woman in the late 1800s. She wanted to survive into adulthood and have children, which was the aspiration most women had then. Born February 21, 1875, she managed to do just that. But then she somehow continued to keep going. She eventually passed the assumed record for the oldest non-biblical person in world history in January of 1988. It was uncertain, but this would eventually be verified. Yet she lived until August 4, 1997, and aged to a record 122 years, 164 days. A record many still believe no one will pass. Although there are some living people still capable.