| Kirsti Skagen | |
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| Birth: | 8 May 1788 Luster, Norway |
| Death: | 24 November 1897 Norway |
| Age: | 109 years, 200 days |
| Country: |  NOR
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| Centenarian | |
Kirsti Skagen (née Ellefsdotter; 8 May 1788 – 24 November 1897) was a Norwegian centenarian who may have been the oldest person ever at the time of her death, though her record has since been surpassed numerous times. She may also have been the first person in history to reach the age of 109.
Biography
Kirsti Skagen was born as Kirsti Ellefsdotter in Luster, Norway. Her parents were Ellef Johannsen and Marte Arnesdatter.
In 1825, she married Henrik Olsen. The couple had one daughter, Sophie born in 1832. Henrik died in 1878.
Kirsti Skagen died in Norway on 24 November 1897, at the age of 109 years, 200 days.