Oldest Living Person - Real-time Information & Biography

The Oldest Living Person on Earth

Ethel Caterham

Age: years, months, days

Born: August 21, 1909, Shipton Bellinger, Hampshire, UK
Country: United Kingdom
Secret to longevity: "Never arguing with anyone," "no stress"

Detailed Information

Biography

Ethel Caterham was born on August 21, 1909, in Shipton Bellinger, Hampshire, UK, as the second youngest of eight children. At the age of 18, she moved to British India to care for a military family for three years. In 1931, she met Lt. Col Norman Caterham, a senior officer in the Royal Army Pay Corps, whom she married in 1933. They were stationed in Gibraltar and later Hong Kong, where Ethel founded a nursery. Norman passed away in 1976. Ethel has lived in the county of Surrey for 50 years and is a proud grandmother to three granddaughters and five great-grandchildren. Her philosophy for a long life includes "never arguing with anyone" and "no stress."

Age Verification

Ethel Caterham's age has been rigorously validated by leading longevity research organizations, including LongeviQuest and Guinness World Records. These organizations meticulously review birth certificates, census records, and other official documents to ensure the accuracy of supercentenarian claims. Her status as the world's oldest living person is officially recognized.

Life Events Timeline

1909: Born in Shipton Bellinger, Hampshire, UK.
1927: Moved to British India to care for a military family.
1933: Married Lt. Col Norman Caterham.
1976: Husband Norman passed away.
2025: Became the world's oldest living person.

Latest Longevity News

UK's Ethel Caterham, 115, Becomes World's Oldest Living Person

Ethel Caterham is now the oldest living person whose age has been validated by LongeviQuest.

Oldest person living | Guinness World Records

Ethel Caterham (UK, b. 21 August 1909) is 115 years and 252 days old as of April 30, 2025.

Ethel Caterham is officially the oldest person alive. What's her secret to longevity?

At age 115, England woman Ethel Caterham is officially the oldest person alive, according to LongeviQuest.

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