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Kirsti Skagen
Kirsti Skagen
Birth: 8 May 1788
Luster, Norway
Death: 24 November 1897
Norway
Age: 109 years, 200 days
Country: NorwayNOR
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.

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