Ethel Caterham
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About
British woman who was recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest verified living person. She attributed her longevity to her attitude to life. She said, "I've taken everything in my stride, the highs and lows."
Before Fame
At age 18, she was employed as an au pair to a military family in India.
Trivia
She continued driving until she was 97 years old. To mark her 115th birthday, her care home named a garden "Ethel's Garden."
Family Life
She married Norman Caterham at Salisbury Cathedral in 1933. He served in the army and they were stationed in Hong Kong and Gibraltar.
Associated With
She is the last surviving subject of Edward VII.
