Who was the oldest known person ever?
Jeanne Calment of Arles, France, lived to nearly 1221⁄2.
A French supercentenarian and the oldest human whose age is documented, Calment lived 122 years and 164 days.
Born Feb. 21, 1875, she died on Aug. 4, 1997.
Her longevity attracted media attention and medical studies of her health and how she lived. She is the only person verified to have lived to 120 and beyond.
Contributing: The Associated Press; Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY