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In a world filled with chaos and stress, one remarkable woman has lived a life of quiet determination. Ethel Caterham, a 115-year-old British woman, has become the world's oldest living person, according to the Gerontology Research Group. Without fanfare or controversy, she's walked her path with dignity and resilience, inspiring others with her remarkable longevity. You will be amazed to know that she was born before TV, computer and internet even exist in the world. https://zeenews.india.com/photos/world/meet-worlds-oldest-living-person-born-before-tv-computer-or-internet-era-she-is-aged-had-7-siblings-check-her-india-connection-2913407 Updated:Jun 09, 2025, 05:15 PM IST Meet World's Oldest Living Person
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In a world filled with chaos and stress, one remarkable woman has lived a life of quiet determination. Ethel Caterham, a 115-year-old British woman, has become the world's oldest living person, according to the Gerontology Research Group. Without fanfare or controversy, she's walked her path with dignity and resilience, inspiring others with her remarkable longevity. You will be amazed to know that she was born before TV, computer and internet even exist in the world. Meet Oldest Living Person In The World
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Meet Ethel Caterham, a 115-year-old British woman who now holds the title of the world's oldest living person, according to the Gerontology Research Group. She has become the oldest person in the world, at the age of 115 and 252 days. She lives at a care home in Lightwater, Surrey, got to this milestone after the death of Brazilian nun Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, aged 116. Caterham has revealed secret to her longevity. Ethel Caterham's Timeless Life
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Born in 1909 in Shipton Bellinger, a quaint English village, Ethel Caterham grew up amidst simplicity and strong family values. As one of eight siblings, she experienced a childhood marked by routine and tradition. Witnessing two World Wars and the dawn of the internet age, Ethel's calm demeanor remained unwavering. Her steady presence, built over time, has contributed to her remarkable physical and mental strength, a testament to the power of resilience and tranquility. Who Is The Oldest Living Person In The World?
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Ethel May Collins was born in Shipton Bellinger, Hampshire, England, on 21 August 1909 as the second-youngest of eight children, and was raised in Tidworth, Wiltshire. Her sister, Gladys Babilas (1897–2002), lived to be 104. In 1927, aged 18, she went on a voyage to India and worked as an au pair to a military family until she was 21. Ethel Caterham's Life History
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She returned to the UK in 1931 and met her future husband, Norman Caterham. They married at Salisbury Cathedral in 1933. She became a lieutenant colonel in the army, and the couple were stationed in Hong Kong and Gibraltar. Secret To Ethel Caterhan's Long Life
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At her 115th birthday celebrations in August 2024, BBC quoted her as saying that she 'didn't know why there was all the fuss.' She said the secret to her longevity was "never arguing with anyone, I listen and I do what I like". The new record has been confirmed by Guinness World Records and LongeviQuest, a database of the world's oldest people. She Has Seen The Wars, Violence And Survived
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According to BBC, she has lived through the sinking of the Titanic, World War One, the Russian Revolution, the Great Depression and World War Two. She has spent the last 50 years living in Surrey and continued driving until she was 97. A Letter From The King
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On her 115th birthday, BBC reported that she received a letter from the King congratulating her on a 'truly remarkable milestone'. The King conveyed his 'warmest good wishes' and 'hoped that Ethel enjoys her incredibly special day'.
The letter stated that His Majesty was 'heartened to learn about Ethel's fascinating personal history'. Ethel's Secret to Longevity
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In a recent interview, 115-year-old Ethel Caterham shared the secret to her remarkable life: "Never arguing with anyone. I listen and I do what I like." Her gentle yet powerful words reveal a life of peace, harmony, and self-determination – a testament to the power of positivity and inner calm. She Got COVID-19 And...
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Caterham is also one of the oldest people to survive Covid-19, after contracting it in 2020 at the age of 110, according to Guinness World Records. She is currently the world's oldest living person, as well as the last living person born in the 1900s decade.
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