The World’s Oldest Woman Lin Shemu Dies at 122 and the Extraordinary Life She Lived
Lin Shemu, believed to be the world's oldest woman, passed away at the incredible age of 122. Born on June 18, 1902, in China's Fujian province, Shemu's life spanned over a century of monumental changes. Despite being a mother of seven, her family never submitted her records to the Guinness World Records. But what remarkable events and milestones did this extraordinary woman live through?
Let’s take a look back at the life of the woman who saw more history than most of us could ever imagine.
Lin Shemu, who was claimed to be 122 years old and earned the title of the world's oldest woman with these claims, has passed away.
The woman, who lived in Fujian Province, China, peacefully passed away in her sleep on January 1st. It was also reported that aside from losing her eyesight due to a fall, Lin Shemu had never encountered any serious health issues throughout her life. She was even able to take care of herself independently.
According to official records, Lin Shemu's birthdate is June 18, 1902.
If the official records are correct, Lin Shemu lived for 122 years and 197 days, earning the title of the longest-living woman in the world. During her lifetime, she gave birth to 7 children and lived in different regions of China.
Although her identity states 1902 as the birth year, the claims have not been confirmed since Lin Shemu’s family did not apply to the Guinness World Records.
If her birthdate is accurate, she would have outlived Jeanne Calment, who is considered the oldest person ever, by 33 days.
So, what did the world’s oldest woman witness in her lifetime?
She lived through both World War I, which began in 1914, and World War II. Lin witnessed some of the most significant developments in the world, especially the world wars.
When Lin was born, Theodore Roosevelt was the President of the United States, serving as the 26th president.
In the year Lin passed away, 2025, the 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump, was in office.
Lin not only witnessed political developments but also lived through some of the most pivotal events in history.
For example, when the Titanic sank, Lin was about 10 years old. She always told her children, 'There is no obstacle in life that cannot be overcome.' She herself was the greatest example of this!
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