Emma Morano

World's oldest woman Emma Morano dies aged 117; she lived through 2 world wars, knew 11 popes

Emma Morano, the world's oldest woman and the last surviving person born in the 19th century, died at the age of 117 at her home in Italy's Verbania town on Saturday.

Apr 16, 2017, 09:16 AM IST

World's oldest living person Emma Morano turns 117

Italy’s Emma Morano, the world’s oldest living person, marked her 117th birthday Tuesday, blowing out all the candles on her cake.

Nov 30, 2016, 15:17 PM IST

Emma Morano, last person alive born in 1800s, turns 117

On a marble-topped chest of drawers stands proudly the Guinness World Records certificate declaring her to be the oldest person alive.

Nov 29, 2016, 05:12 AM IST