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Record #00072Human Society archive

Longest Fully Authenticated Human Lifespan

Jeanne Louise Calment lived 122 years and 164 days, the greatest fully authenticated human lifespan.

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Jeanne Louise Calment lived 122 years and 164 days, the greatest fully authenticated human lifespan.

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122 years 164 days

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  1. 1997-08-04122 years 164 daysJeanne Louise CalmentArles, FranceCurrent Record

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