10 oldest people ever lived in the whole world

Human longevity has always amazed the likes of historians and scientists alike. Though the average life expectancies kept on increasing with time, only a rare few people lived to be more than 115 years old. These very special individuals went through massive changes that history and technology have undergone. According to Guinness World Records, here are ten of the oldest verified people ever recorded, each known not only for their age but also in relation to their unique life stories.

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Jeanne Calment has been recorded as the longest-lived human in documented history, having lived through two World Wars and having met artist Vincent van Gogh in her youth. She ascribed her longevity to an active lifestyle, humour, and moderation in life; her mind remained particularly sharp as she entered old age.

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Sarah Knauss had calm nature and never experienced stress on day-to-day incidents. She was one among those who lived across the 19th, 20th, and 20th centuries. According to the doctors, she owed her longevity to the low stressful nature and the regular habit of fast movement in everyday life since she never cared much to stress over happenings occurring around her.

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Nabi Tajima became the world’s oldest living person in 2017. A resident of Japan’s Kagoshima Prefecture, she lived a quiet life and was part of a large family. Her long life reflected Japan’s strong culture of elder care and traditional lifestyle habits.

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Marie-Louise Meilleur was a woman of French-Canadian descent who raised twelve children. Her life was spent in rural activities based on family, faith, and hard work. Longevity was generally attributed to her active lifestyle and social connectivity throughout her long, extended life.

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Violet Brown was the first verified supercentenarian from Jamaica. She worked as a postmistress for many years and remained independent until late in life. Brown attributed her long life to faith, simple food, and staying mentally engaged.

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Emma Morano was the last known person born in the 1800s. Living in Italy, she had survived two world wars. Her diet, which for many years included eggs daily, along with her independence, was often remarked on when referring to the reasons behind her remarkable longevity.

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Miyako was known for her character in gentleness and kindness. Living most of her life in Japan, she enjoyed calligraphy with her family around her. Patience and often a smile, she believed, were the secrets to living long and peaceful.

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Misao Okawa was one of Japan’s oldest verified residents and lived to see vast modernization. She enjoyed traditional Japanese meals and regular sleep. Her simple daily habits and relaxed mindset were widely credited for her long life.

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Maria Esther de Capovilla was Ecuador’s longest-lived person. She came from a well-known family and lived an active social life. Even in old age, she remained alert and communicative, impressing many with her memory and grace.

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Susannah Mushatt Jones lived in New York City and was once the world’s oldest living person. She worked as a teacher and remained independent for most of her life. Jones often credited her long life to sleep, healthy eating, and avoiding stress.

These remarkable individuals show that longevity is influenced by a combination of genetics, lifestyle, mindset and environment. Though their lives were different, many shared common traits such as resilience, simplicity, and strong social bonds. Their stories remind us that living long is not just about years, but about how life is lived within those years.

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