Emma Morano, thought to be the world’s oldest person and the last to be born in the 1800s, sits on her bed during her 117th birthday in Verbania, northern Italy. Photo: ReutersRome: Emma Morano, who at 117 was believed to be the world’s oldest person and the last to be born in the 19th century, died on Saturday, Italian media reported. Morano, who lived in northern Italy, was born on 29 November 1899, four years before the Wright brothers first took to the air. Her life spanned three centuries, two World Wars and more than 90 Italian governments. Italian news agencies ANSA and Agi said the death was reported by her friends and family.

Source: Mint April 15, 2017 17:37 UTC