Lucy Terrell Hannah is the third oldest supercentenarian on record - after Jeanne Calment (1875 - 1997) and Sarah Knauss (1880 - 1999). Lucy Hannah
Hannah is also the oldest African American since records begun. Her age at death was 117 years and 248 days - eighteen days older than the world no 4, Marie-Louise Meilleur (1880 - 1998).
Hannah was born on July 16, 1875 in Alabama under the name of Lucy Terrell; she moved north to escape the racial prejudice endemic to the deep South. Lucy Hannah died in Detroit, Michigan. on March 21, 1993.
the fourth oldest (authenticated) supecentenarian:
Marie-Louise Meilleur (1880-1998)the second oldest (authenticated) supecentenarian:
Sarah Knauss (1880-1999)The world's oldest authenticated supercentenarian:
Jeanne Calment (1875-1997)
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