Jeanne Louise Calment (21 February 1875 – 4 August 1997) was a French supercentenarian and at the time of her death at age 122 years, 164 days the verified oldest person in history as well as the only person who has become over 120 years old, although her claimed age is possibly disputed. She was active during her life, lived on her own until she was almost 110, and talked a lot until months before her death.