Martha Graham (supercentenarian)
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| Martha Graham | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 27, 1844 |
| Died |
June 25, 1959 (aged 114 years, 180 days) Fayetteville, North Carolina |
| Known for | Oldest person |
Martha Graham (December 27, 1844 – June 25, 1959) was an American supercentenarian who became the oldest person ever recorded, a title she held until the 1980s, when she was surpassed by Jeanne Calment.
Life and longevity
Little is known about Graham's life. She was born into slavery in December 1844.[1][2] Upon the death of Betsy Baker on October 24, 1955, Graham became the oldest person in the world.[2] Sometime in July 1958, Graham surpassed Delina Filkins's 1928 record as the oldest person ever recorded.[3]
On June 25, 1959, Graham died, aged 114 years, 180 days in Fayetteville, North Carolina.[1] Initially, the family believed her to have been 117 or 118 when she died. Succeeding her as oldest person alive was James Henry Brett, Jr., another American.[4]
See also
Notes
References
- Folkard, Claire (2005). Guinness World Records 2005. Guinness World Records. New York: Bantam Dell. ISBN 0-553-58810-9.
- "Living and All-Time World Longevity Record-Holders". Rejuvenation Research (Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.) 7 (2): 160. July 2004. doi:10.1089/1549168041552973.
- McWhirter, Norris (1982). Guinness Book of World Records 1982. Guinness World Records. New York: Bantam Dell. ISBN 0-553-20356-8.
External links
- Supercentenarians Older Than 112 Years (June 29, 1977 – August 10, 2004)
| Preceded by Delina Filkins |
Oldest recorded person ever July 1958 – December 1979 |
Succeeded by Shigechiyo Izumi (disputed) |
| Preceded by Betsy Baker |
Oldest recognized living person October 24, 1955 – June 25, 1959 |
Succeeded by James Henry Brett, Jr. (disputed) |
| Oldest recognized living woman October 24, 1955 – June 25, 1959 |
Succeeded by Christina Karnebeek | |
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