Emma Morano
Italian supercentenarian (1899–2017)
1899 — 2017
Quick Facts
Profession
Italian supercentenarian (1899–2017)
Born
November 29, 1899
Died
2017 (age ~118)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
Kingdom of ItalyBorn in CiviascoDied in Verbania
1899
Born in Civiasco (1899-11-29)
2017
Died in Verbania
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Emma Martina Luigia Morano was an Italian supercentenarian. She was the world's oldest living person from 13 May 2016 until her death on 15 April 2017, aged 117 years and 137 days. She was also the last living person verified to have been born in the 1800s. She remains the oldest Italian person ever to be documented and the fourth-oldest European ever.
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Who is Emma Morano?+
Emma Martina Luigia Morano was an Italian supercentenarian. She was the world's oldest living person from 13 May 2016 until her death on 15 April 2017, aged 117 years and 137 days. She was also the last living person verified to have been born in the 1800s. She remains the oldest Italian person ever
What does the name Emma mean?+
The name Emma means "A female given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: Brought to England by the Normans; short form of compound given names beginning with a Frankish prototheme Ermin- or Irmin- "entire", from *ermunaz.". It is of English origin.
When was Emma Morano born?+
Emma Morano was born on November 29, 1899.
When did Emma Morano die?+
Emma Morano died in 2017, at approximately 118 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: Brought to England by the Normans; short form of compound given names beginning with a Frankish prototheme Ermin- or Irmin- "entire", from *ermunaz.
The name Emma is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: Brought to England by the Normans; short form of compound given names beginning with a Frankish prototheme Ermin- or Irmin- "entire", from *ermunaz.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Emma — November 29, 1899
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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