Emma Morano

Supercentenarian

Birthday November 29, 1899

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Italy

DEATH DATE Apr 15, 2017 (117)

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About

Supercentenarian who became the oldest living person in Italy and one of the oldest living people throughout the world as well. She attributed eating raw eggs and not being in a relationship since 1938 to her ability to live a long life. 

Before Fame

She grew up in a family as the oldest of eight children.

Trivia

In 2011, she was awarded the Knight of Order of Merit of the Italian Republic by President Giorgio Napolitano.

Family Life

Her only child died at just six months old in 1937.

Associated With

She and Jeanne Calment both lived past 110 years of age.