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World's oldest human turns 116

Rob Beschizza
Aug 21, 2025
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Caterham in a publicity photo issued by Hallmark Care Homes

Ethel Caterham, 116, today celebrates her birthday in Lightwater, England. Born on 21 August 1909, she is the oldest human known to be alive. The last person born in the Edwardian era, she was congratulated by his great-great-grandson, Charles III.

As a teenager she worked as an au pair in India,…

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