Jeanne Calment

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jeanne Calment
Occupation	Supercentenarian
Date Of Birth	Feb 21, 1875(1875-02-21)
Age	149
Date Of Death	August 4, 1997, Arles, France
Birthplace	Arles
Country	France
Horoscope	Pisces

Jeanne Calment Biography

Jeanne Calment is one of the most popular and richest Supercentenarian who was born on February 21, 1875 in Arles, France. French supercentenarian who lived until age 122, which at the time was the longest verified human life span in history.

She sold colored pencils to the great artist Vincent Van Gogh.

Her parents were Nicolas Calment and Marguerite Gilles. She and her husband, Fernand Nicolas Calment, welcomed a daughter named Yvonne Marie Nicolle Calment, in 1898.

Jeanne Calment Net Worth

Jeanne Calment is one of the richest Supercentenarian from France. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jeanne Calment 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She met Vincent Van Gogh at age 13 and found him to be “Dirty, badly dressed, and disagreeable.”

She credited her extraordinary longevity to olive oil, which she used generously on her food and skin as well as a diet of port wine and about 1kg of chocolate a week.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Jeanne Calment Dating?

According to our records, Jeanne Calment married to Fernand Calment. As of December 1, 2023, Jeanne Calment’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Jeanne Ranked on the list of most popular Supercentenarian. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in France. Jeanne Calment celebrates birthday on February 21 of every year.

Top Facts about Jeanne Calment

1. Jeanne Calment lived for 122 years and 164 days.
2. She was born in Arles, France on February 21, 1875.
3. Calment outlived her husband and only child.
4. Her diet included olive oil, port wine, and chocolate.
5. At age 85, she took up fencing as a hobby.
6. Calment met Vincent van Gogh when she was a child.
7. Her longevity has been verified by Guinness World Records.
8. She smoked until the age of 117 but quit due to blindness.
9. Calment’s estate sold for €180 million after her death.
10. Researchers have questioned the validity of her age claims.

Did Jeanne Calment died in 1934?

Jeanne Calment actually died in 1934. Her family registered the death of Jeanne as the death of her daughter, Yvonne Calment, for financial reasons. Yvonne then masqueraded as Jeanne for the rest of her life. This switch was known only to a rather small number of people.

What is the oldest anyone has ever lived?

The oldest verified person to have lived is Jeanne Calment of France, who lived to the age of 122 years and 164 days.

Who is the oldest person in the world right now 2021?

Jeanne Louise Calment, a French woman who died in 1997, remains the longest- lived person at 122 years and 164 days. The oldest currently living person is now said to be Lucile Randon , a 118-year-old French nun. Randon is also the oldest known survivor of COVID-19.

What was Jeanne Calment diet?

When Jeanne Calment died in 1997 at age 122, Guinness World Records–certified, reporters recounted her secret to longevity: a diet that included more than two pounds of chocolate a week, as well as the occasional glass of Port wine, and lots of olive oil.

Who is the longest living smoker?

All things considered, Jose Aguinelo dos Santos is a pretty lively Brazilian man. He walks without a stick, has no known health problems, smokes a pack of cigarettes a day, and is still a childless bachelor, according to reports. Oh, and he might be 126 years old—the world’s oldest living person.