The oldest person, either dead or alive, is Jeanne Louise Calment, who lived to be 122 years and 164 days old.
To further clarify, let's break this down:
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Jeanne Louise Calment: Born on February 21, 1875, in Arles, France, and died on August 4, 1997, she holds the record for the longest confirmed lifespan of any human being.
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Dead vs. Alive: The question considers both living and deceased individuals. While there are individuals alive today who are elderly, none have yet surpassed Jeanne Calment's record. Tomiko Itooka, the world's oldest living person as of October 24, 2024, is 116, significantly younger than Calment was at her death.
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Verification: Calment's age has been extensively verified through historical documents and research, making her the undisputed record holder.
Therefore, until someone surpasses 122 years and 164 days, Jeanne Louise Calment remains the oldest person, dead or alive, in recorded history.
