Hendrikje van Andel-Schipper
Dutch supercentenarian longevity record
Born
Died
2005
20 years ago — 115 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Netherlands
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Born in the Netherlands, lived to the age of 115 years, marking her as one of the oldest verified living individuals. Van Andel-Schipper was recognized for her longevity and lived through significant historical events, including both World Wars and the development of modern society. Resided in the town of Assen for most of her life, and upon reaching supercentenarian status, she became an emblem of human aging and resilience. Van Andel-Schipper had a remarkable capacity to maintain good health well into her later years, which drew public attention to older age.
Achieved the title of world's oldest living person
Lived 115 years and 148 days
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