Ethel Caterham

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/ethel-caterham

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1. When was Ethel Caterham born?August 21, 1909
2. Where was Ethel Caterham born?United Kingdom
3. What is the current status?World's oldest verified living person (as of April 30, 2025)
4. What is the historical milestone?Last known surviving individual born in the 1900s decade
5. What is Ethel Caterham known for?She is the world's oldest verified living person and the oldest British person ever recorded.
6. How old is she?She was born on August 21, 1909, so she is over 115 years old as of 2025.

Supercentenarian: An individual who has attained the age of 110 years or more, representing the extreme upper limit of human lifespan.
Gerontology: The scientific study of aging, including its biological, psychological, and social aspects.
Genealogy: The study of family history and the tracing of lineages and ancestry.
Cohort: A group of people who share a common characteristic, such as being born in the same year or decade.