Hannah Smith (supercentenarian)
| Hannah Smith | |
|---|---|
| Born |
7 January 1856 Salford, England |
| Died |
10 January 1966 (aged 110 years, 3 days) Woodhouse, Sheffield |
| Occupation | Dressmaking lecturer (former)Supercentenarian |
Hannah Smith (7 January 1856 – 10 January 1966)[1] was born in Salford, England and lived to become a British supercentenarian and the oldest recognised living person in the world.
Smith collapsed on her 110th birthday, and died three days later at Woodhouse, Sheffield.[2] Smith smoked until five years before her death.[3] Smith lived much of her life in Chesterfield and was a former dressmaking lecturer.[4][5]
See also
References
- ↑ Validated supercentenarians who lived and/or died in the UK The Gerontology Research Group
- ↑ "Woman aged 110 dies". The Times. 1966-01-11. p. 8.
- ↑ "Taken ill on 110th birthday". The Guardian. 1966-01-08. p. 14.
- ↑ "Miss Hannah is 110 today". The Guardian. 1966-01-07. p. 4.
- ↑ "News in Brief". The Times. 1963-01-07. p. 5.
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| Preceded by William Fullingim |
Oldest recognised living person 6 August 1965 – 10 January 1966 |
Succeeded by John Mosely Turner |
| Preceded by Auguste Pahl |
Oldest recognised living woman 24 July 1965 – 10 January 1966 |
Succeeded by Johanna Booyson |
| Preceded by Elizabeth Kensley |
Oldest person in the United Kingdom 6 March 1965 – 10 January 1966 |
Succeeded by John Mosely Turner |
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