how old was the oldest person who every lived and how did they die?

Answer 1

Many instances of persons alleged to have died at an age considerably greater than 100 years have been recorded. Statements concerning the age at death of biblical characters such as Methuselah cannot be scientificly proved. Three of the most frequently cited cases of more recent times are: Thomas Parr, who died in November 1635 at the alleged age of 152 years; Henry Jenkins, who died in December 1670 at the alleged age of 169 years; and Catherine, countess of Desmond, who died in 1604 at the alleged age of 140 years. William Harvey, a famous English physician, performed an autopsy on Thomas Parr and the account of the autopsy was cited for many years as evidence that Harvey--in his paper--had confirmed Parr's age.

Answer 2

In the bible it was Methuselah who lived to be 969 years (Genesis 5:27). I really don't know what the casue of death was.

The oldest person recorded in the world was Jeanne Louise Calment who died at the age of 122. She was born on February 21, 1875 in France and she passed away on Monday August 4, 1997.

Answer 3

The oldest living person officially recognized by Guinness Book of World Records was Jeanne Calment of Arles, France. She was 122 years old when she died. No cause of death was given. Domincans, however in 2003, said it was Elizabeth Israel who turned 128 that year. At the time Guinness was still investgating the claim.

Answer 4

Ummm, 120 I'm almost positive, and they died of old age...duh.