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Person who has turned 100 years old
A centenarian is a person who has reached the age of 100. Because life expectancies at birth worldwide are well below 100, the term is invariably associated
Centenarian
Person who turned 110 years old
super-centenarian, is a person who has reached the age of 110 years or older. This age is achieved by approximately one in 1,000 centenarians. Supercentenarians
Supercentenarian
The following is a list of living centenarians (living people who have attained the age of at least 100 years) who are recognized for reasons other than
List_of_living_centenarians
The following is a list of lists of notable centenarians by categorized occupation (people who lived to be or are currently living at 100 years or more
Lists_of_centenarians
Japanese study of elderly people
The Okinawa Centenarian Study is a study of the elderly people of Okinawa, Japan. The study, funded by Japan's ministry of health, is the largest of its
Okinawa_Centenarian_Study
Study of centenarians in the Boston area
The New England Centenarian Study is a study of persons aged 100 and over (centenarians) in the Boston area. The study began in 1994 and was originally
New_England_Centenarian_Study
Systematic investigation into what factors influence centenarians' aging
A centenarian is a person who has attained the age of 100 years or more. Research on centenarians has become more common with clinical and general population
Research_into_centenarians
The following is a list of centenarians – specifically, people who became famous as actors, filmmakers and entertainers – known for reasons other than
List of centenarians (actors, filmmakers and entertainers)
List_of_centenarians_(actors,_filmmakers_and_entertainers)
cyprinellus sets freshwater teleost record as improved age analysis reveals centenarian longevity". Communications Biology. 2 (1): 197. doi:10.1038/s42003-019-0452-0
List of longest-living organisms
List_of_longest-living_organisms
People who have lived 110 years or longer
hyphenated as super-centenarian) is someone who has lived to or passed their 110th birthday. This age is achieved by about one in 1,000 centenarians. Anderson et
List of supercentenarians by continent
List_of_supercentenarians_by_continent
American centenarian (died 1979)
American centenarian (died 1979)
Charlie_Smith_(centenarian)
Founding director of the New England Centenarian Study
the founding director of the New England Centenarian Study, the longest-running largest study of centenarians and their family members in the world. The
Tom_Perls
The following is a list of centenarians – specifically, people who became famous as military commanders or soldiers – known for reasons other than their
List of centenarians (military commanders and soldiers)
List_of_centenarians_(military_commanders_and_soldiers)
The following is a list of centenarians – specifically, people who became famous as religious figures – known for reasons other than their longevity. For
List of centenarians (religious figures)
List_of_centenarians_(religious_figures)
The following is a list of centenarians – specifically, people who became famous as politicians and government servants – known for reasons other than
List of centenarians (politicians and civil servants)
List_of_centenarians_(politicians_and_civil_servants)
activist. Norman Irwin, 107, Northern Irish World War II veteran and centenarian. Robert A. Kyle, 98, American academic. Ken Lancaster, 83, American politician
Deaths_in_2026
American centenarian (1735–1843)
John Owen (c. 1741 – February 24, 1843) was an American centenarian and veteran from Salisbury, Connecticut. Owen served in both the French and Indian
John_Owen_(centenarian)
American centenarian
American centenarian
Walter_Williams_(centenarian)
The following is a list of centenarians – specifically, people who became famous as artists, painters and sculptors – known for reasons other than their
List of centenarians (artists, painters and sculptors)
List_of_centenarians_(artists,_painters_and_sculptors)
baseball who were centenarians, see List of centenarians (sportspeople). For other lists of centenarians, see lists of centenarians. A study by the Metropolitan
List of centenarians (Major League Baseball players)
List_of_centenarians_(Major_League_Baseball_players)
The following is a list of centenarians – specifically, people who became famous as musicians/singers, composers and music patrons – known for reasons
List of centenarians (musicians, composers and music patrons)
List_of_centenarians_(musicians,_composers_and_music_patrons)
Gerontology Research Group. Retrieved 2 May 2025. "Oldest validated centenarian by year". Gerontology Research Group. 25 September 2007. Retrieved 24
List_of_oldest_people
Gerontology biogerontology cognitive epidemiology Centenarian lists supercentenarian research into centenarians Life expectancy LGBT life expectancy Maximum
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The following is a list of centenarians – specifically, people who became famous as sportspeople — known for reasons other than their longevity. For more
List of centenarians (sportspeople)
List_of_centenarians_(sportspeople)
The following is a list of centenarians – specifically, people who became famous as authors, editors, poets and journalists – known for reasons other than
List of centenarians (authors, editors, poets and journalists)
List_of_centenarians_(authors,_editors,_poets_and_journalists)
In the sport of track and field, centenarians compete in the M100 & M105 (men) or W100 (women) age categories of masters athletics. The world records for
List of centenarian masters track and field records
List_of_centenarian_masters_track_and_field_records
American filmmaker, actor and comedian (born 1926)
Melvin James Brooks (né Kaminsky; born June 28, 1926) is an American actor, comedian, film director, songwriter and playwright. With a career spanning
Mel_Brooks
The following is a list of centenarians – specifically, people who became famous as scientists and mathematicians – known for reasons other than their
List of centenarians (engineers, mathematicians and scientists)
List_of_centenarians_(engineers,_mathematicians_and_scientists)
The following is a list of centenarians – specifically, people who became famous as medical professionals – known for reasons other than their longevity
List of centenarians (medical professionals)
List_of_centenarians_(medical_professionals)
German centenarian
German centenarian
Elisabeth_Hartnagel-Scholl
The following is a list of centenarians – specifically, people who became famous as explorers – known for reasons other than their longevity. For more
List of centenarians (explorers)
List_of_centenarians_(explorers)
The following is a list of centenarians – specifically, people who became famous as businesspeople – known for reasons other than their longevity. For
List of centenarians (businesspeople)
List_of_centenarians_(businesspeople)
The following is a list of centenarians known for reasons other than their longevity. For more lists, see lists of centenarians. All supercentenarians
List of centenarians (miscellaneous)
List_of_centenarians_(miscellaneous)
Preserved building in Pompeii, Italy
Centenary (Italian Casa del Centenario, also known as the House of the Centenarian) was the house of a wealthy resident of Pompeii, preserved by the eruption
House_of_the_Centenary
following is an alphabetical list of royal or noble centenarians. For more lists, see lists of centenarians. All supercentenarians (above 110 years old)
List of centenarians (royalty and nobility)
List_of_centenarians_(royalty_and_nobility)
Northern Irish World War II veteran (1918–2026)
1918 – 2 September 2026) was a Northern Irish World War II veteran and centenarian from Coleraine, County Londonderry. He served in the Royal Artillery
Norman_Irwin
Norwegian farmer and centenarian (1682–1785)
farmer known for his longevity: he was the first accurately documented centenarian ever, and was accordingly the oldest verified living person from 1782
Eilif_Philipsen
The following is a list of centenarians – specifically, people who became famous as philosophers and theologians – known for reasons other than their longevity
List of centenarians (philosophers and theologians)
List_of_centenarians_(philosophers_and_theologians)
In the sport of athletics, centenarian competitors were recorded in the early 20th century, and have become increasingly common in the 21st century. This
List of centenarian masters track and field athletes
List_of_centenarian_masters_track_and_field_athletes
Centre-left Bulgarian political party
The Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP), also known as The Centenarian, is a centre-left, social democratic political party in Bulgaria. The BSP is a member
Bulgarian_Socialist_Party
American actor (1916–2020)
producer Anne Buydens, until his death in 2020 at the age of 103. A centenarian, Douglas was one of the last surviving stars of the film industry's Golden
Kirk_Douglas
American social media influencer
1925) is an American centenarian, social media influencer, socialite and former stylist. She is noted for her presence as a centenarian on both Instagram
Dorothy_Wiggins
who lived to be 100, see List of centenarians (sportspeople). For other lists of centenarians, see Lists of centenarians. "A League First: Former Player
List of centenarians (National Football League players)
List_of_centenarians_(National_Football_League_players)
Species of hominid in the genus Homo
In 2012, the United Nations estimated that there were 316,600 living centenarians (humans of age 100 or older) worldwide. Humans are omnivorous, opportunistic
Human
American community volunteer (1909–2022)
to the local press, she was afterwards referred to as D.C.'s favorite centenarian and Grandma Virginia. On March 11, 2016, McLaurin received the President's
Virginia_McLaurin
Royal Air Force officer
Flight Lieutenant Colin Bell, DFC, is a British pilot notable for being the last surviving Second World War de Havilland Mosquito pilot. Bell joined the
Colin_Bell_(RAF_officer)
English cricketer (1911–2021)
Eileen May Ash (née Whelan; 30 October 1911 – 3 December 2021) was an English cricketer and supercentenarian who played primarily as a right-arm medium
Eileen_Ash
American writer, Babe Ruth's adopted daughter (1916–2019)
Julia Ruth Stevens (born Julia Marshall Hodgson; July 7, 1916 – March 9, 2019) was the adopted daughter of American baseball player Babe Ruth and the biological
Julia_Ruth_Stevens
Member of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion
Lena Derriecott Bell King (January 27, 1923 – January 18, 2024) was an American soldier who was a member of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion
Lena_Derriecott_Bell_King
Australian centenarian World War II veteran and tennis player (born 1923)
Henry Samuel Calhoun Young (born 26 September 1923) is an Australian centenarian World War II veteran and tennis player, recognised as the world's oldest
Henry_Young_(tennis)
Serbian painter and centenarian (1872–1972)
October 1972), also known as Babette Bachmayer, was a Serbian painter and centenarian. Born in Bamberg, Upper Franconia, German Empire, she initially studied
Beta_Vukanović
American claimant as a supercentenarian
director of a Maryland senior center who had done research on county centenarians as saying Coates was born June 2, 1889. If the claim was correct, Coates
William Coates (longevity claimant)
William_Coates_(longevity_claimant)
English poet (1916–2018)
minister. She was the first British prime minister's spouse to become a centenarian, living to the age of 102 years, 145 days. Gladys Mary Baldwin was born
Mary Wilson, Lady Wilson of Rievaulx
Mary_Wilson,_Lady_Wilson_of_Rievaulx
Hungarian circus performer (1879–1984)
– 24 August 1984), also known as "Princess Susanna", was a Hungarian centenarian and circus performer who was listed in Guinness World Records as the
Susanna_Bokoyni
Dutch-Israeli Holocaust survivor and centenarian (born 1917)
Bolle-Levie (born 20 March 1917) is a Dutch-Israeli Holocaust survivor and centenarian. Following the death of Rose Girone in 2025, Bolle-Levie became the oldest
Mirjam_Bolle-Levie
American philanthropist
Marian "Cindy" Pritzker (née Friend; December 15, 1923 – March 15, 2025) was an American philanthropist. She headed the Chicago Public Library board and
Cindy_Pritzker
Region with claims of unusual longevity
study of elderly people living on Sardinia found a prevalence of 13 centenarians per 100,000 population, indicating unusual longevity. A 2004 followup
Blue_zone
Japanese noblewoman (1196–1302)
Shijō Sadako (四条貞子) was a Japanese noblewoman born in 1196 to Shijō Takahira [ja] and Dainagon Sanmi. She had two daughters, both of whom became empress
Shijō_Sadako
American Navy lieutenant commander (1921–2024)
Louis Anthony Conter (September 13, 1921 – April 1, 2024) was an American naval officer who was a lieutenant commander and naval aviator in the United
Lou_Conter
Raja Permaisuri Agong from 1994 to 1999
Tunku Ampuan Najihah binti Almarhum Tunku Besar Burhanuddin (Jawi: تونكو امڤوان ناجحة بنت المرحوم تونكو بسر برهان الدين; 1 September 1923 – 8 September
Tunku_Ampuan_Najihah
Queen of the United Kingdom from 1936 to 1952
Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon (4 August 1900 – 30 March 2002) was Queen of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
Queen_Elizabeth_the_Queen_Mother
American fashion publicist
Eleanor Lambert (August 10, 1903 – October 7, 2003) was an American fashion publicist. She was instrumental in increasing the international prominence
Eleanor_Lambert
American New Thought author (1902–2002)
William Clement Stone (May 4, 1902 – September 3, 2002) was an American businessman, philanthropist and New Thought self-help book author. Stone was born
W._Clement_Stone
This is a list of notable Talysh people. Zahed Gilani (probably) Abdal Beg Talish Khadem Beg Talish Mirza Mohammad Talish Mohammad Beg Talish Zeynal Zeynalov
List_of_Talysh_people
American actress (born 1922)
Jacqueline Jane White (born November 27, 1922) is an American actress who had a career in Hollywood from 1942 until 1952, where she was featured in approximately
Jacqueline_White
Spanish ventriloquist (1896–1999)
Wenceslao Moreno Centeno (April 17, 1896 – April 20, 1999), known professionally as Señor Wences (Spanish pronunciation: [se'ɲoɾ 'wenθes]), was a Spanish
Señor_Wences
Korean royalty (1919–2020)
Yi Hae-won (Korean: 이해원; Hanja: 李海瑗; 24 April 1919 – 8 February 2020), also Lee Hae-won, was a member of the House of Yi, the royal family of Joseon and
Yi_Hae-won
The following is a list of centenarians – specifically, people who became famous as activists, nonprofit leaders and philanthropists – known for reasons
List of centenarians (activists, nonprofit leaders and philanthropists)
List_of_centenarians_(activists,_nonprofit_leaders_and_philanthropists)
Genus of fishes
A.; Bielak-Lackmann, Ewelina S.; Lackmann, Jeffrey A. (2023-10-20). "Centenarian lifespans of three freshwater fish species in Arizona reveal the exceptional
Ictiobus
American country singer (born 1926)
Jean Valli (born May 13, 1926) is an American hillbilly music singer. Born Jean Vadala in on 13 May 1926, she was raised in Carbondale, Pennsylvania and
Jean_Valli
People who have lived 110 years or longer
people (living or deceased) who are known for these reasons, see lists of centenarians. For living people known just for their longevity, see List of oldest
List_of_supercentenarians
American Religious sister and sports chaplain (1919–2025)
against Ohio State, the Ramblers were eliminated. Sister Jean became a centenarian on August 21, 2019, with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker proclaiming it
Jean_Dolores_Schmidt
18th-century American soldier and centenarian
was an American farmer, veteran of the American Revolutionary War, and centenarian. He is often credited as being the earliest-born person to have been
Conrad_Heyer
When photography became widespread in 1839, there were several centenarians and supercentenarians who had their photographs taken. The oldest subjected
List of the earliest-born people to be photographed
List_of_the_earliest-born_people_to_be_photographed
British physicist (1925–2026)
Cyril Hilsum (17 May 1925 – 23 September 2026) was a British physicist and academic. Hilsum was elected a member of the National Academy of Engineering
Cyril_Hilsum
Danish supercentenarian and second-longest-lived man (1882–1998)
Thomas Peter Thorvald Kristian Ferdinand Mortensen (August 16, 1882 – April 25, 1998), known as Christian Mortensen, was a Danish-American supercentenarian
Christian_Mortensen
British supercentenarian (1900–2015)
Ethel Lang (née Lancaster; 27 May 1900 – 15 January 2015) was a British supercentenarian who, until her death, was the oldest living person in the United
Ethel_Lang_(supercentenarian)
Guernsey supercentenarian (1792–1903)
Margaret Ann Neve (née Marguerite Anne Harvey; 18 May 1792 – 4 April 1903) was a Guernseywoman who was the second validated supercentenarian after Geert
Margaret_Ann_Neve
American businesswoman (1919–2020)
Anne Beau Cox Chambers (December 1, 1919 – January 31, 2020) was an American media proprietor, diplomat, and philanthropist who served as United States
Anne_Cox_Chambers
American World War I veteran and supercentenarian (1901–2011)
adding: "When you start to die ... don't". In another interview, the centenarian talked about genetics, exercise, and a healthy diet, but put "the will
Frank_Buckles
Chinese Grandmaster of Wing Chun (born 1924)
Ip Chun (born Ip Hok-chun; 10 July 1924), also known as Yip Chun or Yip Jun, is martial artist and actor in the style of Wing Chun. He is the elder of
Ip_Chun
American lobster fisherwoman (1920–2026)
Virginia "Ginny" Oliver (June 6, 1920 – January 21, 2026) was an American lobster fisherwoman. Virginia Oliver was born June 6, 1920, in Rockland, Maine
Virginia_Oliver
Welsh centenarian
Sarah Thomas (5 February 1788 – 29 January 1897) was a Welsh centenarian who died aged 108. Thomas was from Carmarthenshire and was a native of Whitland
Sarah_Thomas_(centenarian)
American Tuskegee Airman (born 1915)
James Clayton Flowers (born December 25, 1915) is an American retired military pilot and supercentenarian who served with the Tuskegee Airmen during World
James_Clayton_Flowers
Pakistani businessman (born 1926)
Syed Babar Ali OBE (Urdu: سید بابر علی; born 30 June 1926) is a Pakistani businessman and philanthropist who served as caretaker finance minister of Pakistan
Syed_Babar_Ali
American businesswoman (born 1925)
Martha Firestone Ford (born Martha Parke Firestone; September 16, 1925) is an American businesswoman and former principal owner and chairperson of the
Martha_Firestone_Ford
British actress and centenarian
as well as radio and film. She made her last acting appearance as a centenarian in 1991. She was born in London of a Welsh family; the name "Ffrangcon"
Gwen_Ffrangcon-Davies
Pakistani civil servant and historian (1906–2010)
Samuel Martin Burke or S. M. Burke (3 July 1906 – 9 October 2010) was a Pakistani civil servant, diplomat, historian and professor. He was honoured with
Samuel_Martin_Burke
German Holocaust survivor (1920–2021)
Edward Jaku OAM (born Abraham Salomon Jakubowicz; 14 April 1920 – 12 October 2021) was a survivor of several German concentration camps during World War
Eddie_Jaku
American actress (1920–2024)
Elizabeth Ann Franzalia (née Brodel; February 5, 1920 – March 3, 2024), better known as Betty Brodel, was an American actress, singer and vaudevillian
Betty_Brodel
English supercentenarian (1912–2024)
John Alfred Tinniswood (26 August 1912 – 25 November 2024) was a British supercentenarian who was the world's oldest verified living man from the death
John_Tinniswood
American jazz saxophonist (born 1924)
Marshall Belford Allen (born May 25, 1924) is an American free jazz and avant-garde jazz alto saxophone player. He also performs on flute, oboe, piccolo
Marshall_Allen
American internet celebrities
Gramma and Ginga were two sisters, Genevieve "Gramma" Musci (March 21, 1914 – December 25, 2020) and Arlene "Ginga" Bashnett (February 4, 1919 – September
Gramma_and_Ginga
American poet and author (1924–2026)
Edward Field (June 7, 1924 – September 6, 2026) was an American poet, novelist, memoirist and anthologist. Field was born in Brooklyn, New York City, on
Edward_Field_(poet)
13th century, thus learning that the school's principal is in fact a centenarian. He has maintained his youthful physique by absorbing the youth of his
List of Totally Spies! episodes
List_of_Totally_Spies!_episodes
British poet (1921–2022)
Dennis B. Wilson (25 June 1921 – 28 June 2022) was a British poet known mainly for his writings as a soldier in World War II. Poems he wrote during the
Dennis_Wilson_(poet)
Brazilian supercentenarian and former slave (5 March 1871-14 June 2000)
Gerontology biogerontology cognitive epidemiology Centenarian lists supercentenarian research into centenarians Life expectancy LGBT life expectancy Maximum
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American physician (1921–2023)
Visvaldis Georgs Nagobads (November 18, 1921 – March 31, 2023) was a Latvian-born American physician. He earned a medical degree from the University of
George_Nagobads
British Army officer, politician and writer (1919–2021)
Major Sir Brian Edward Urquhart KCMG MBE (/ˈər.kət/ UR-kut) (28 February 1919 – 2 January 2021) was a British Army officer, politician and writer. He played
Brian_Urquhart
Australian actor (born 1923)
Vincent Martin Ball, OAM (born 4 December 1923) is an Australian retired actor of film, theatre and radio active in the industry for nearly 55 years (with
Vincent_Ball
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