Oldest Verified Person and Birth Year
The oldest verified person in recorded history was Jeanne Calment of France, born on 21 February 1875. She lived to age 122 years and 164 days, passing away on 4 August 1997. Her age was thoroughly checked by French authorities and international gerontology groups.
How Extreme Age Is Validated
Organizations such as the Gerontology Research Group review birth records, census data, and government documents to confirm extreme ages. Only cases with strong primary evidence are accepted as validated supercentenarian records.
Why These Records Matter
Verified cases help researchers study human lifespan, healthspan, and the factors that support very long lives. For current lists of validated oldest individuals, see the Gerontology Research Group website.
