Meet the Oldest Person in History
A French Woman Sets a Record
Jeanne Louise Calment her lifespan of 122 years 164 days days is the longest reported for any person in history. No one had more memories than Jeanne. She remembered the first rumblings of World War I in 1914. And she was already an old woman of 70 when World War II ended in 1945. Doctors believe living long may run in families. Exercise and healthy habits also help. alment kept her sense of humor throughout her long life.