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World’s oldest person Ethel Caterham celebrates 117th birthday
CNN • • world
Key Points:
- British woman Ethel Caterham celebrated her 117th birthday, becoming the first British person to reach this age, according to Guinness World Records.
- Caterham, who lives in a Surrey care home, has lived through major historical events including two World Wars, the sinking of the Titanic, and the Covid-19 pandemic, having survived the virus at age 110.
- She was visited by King Charles in 2023, who recalled his 1969 investiture as Prince of Wales during their meeting.
- Caterham was born in 1909, worked as a nanny in India, and later established a kindergarten in Hong Kong; she has three granddaughters and five great-grandchildren.
- While Caterham’s longevity is remarkable, the record for the longest verified human lifespan remains with Frenchwoman Jeanne Calment, who lived to 122 years and 164 days.
