Laurence Entiope

BIOGRAPHY

Laurence Entiope was born in Le Marin, Martinique, France, on 9 December 1862, to mother Pélagie Entiope (1835–1875). She had at least three siblings: Auguste (born 1851), Amédée (1857–1859), Louis (born 1868). She was nicknamed “Man Sia.” Although she never married, she was the mother of three children: André, born in 1880; Nisette, born in 1882; and Ludger, born in 1885.

She spent the majority of her life in Sainte-Luce and, for the last 28 years, lived with her daughter-in-law, Mrs. René Venite, in Le Lamentin, where she eventually passed away. Remarkably, she was said to have remained fully lucid until her final moments.

Laurence Entiope passed away on 7 April 1974, at the age of 111 years, 119 days.

RECOGNITION

Following the passing of 109-year-old Émilie Coqueran (18 September 1862 – 18 March 1971), also from Martinique, she became the Oldest Living Person in France. Upon her own passing, she was succeeded by Marie-Ernestine Compain (23 October 1865 – 4 September 1975).

In December 1972, she celebrated her 110th birthday, becoming the third documented supercentenarian in France, and the second one from Martinique.

On 5 July 1973, at the age of 110 years, 208 days, she became the oldest person ever from Martinique, after surpassing the age of Ferdinise Nébolle.

On 10 January 1974, following the passing of 111-year-old Ettie Crist (USA), she became the World’s Oldest Living Person. She held the title until her own passing in April, when she was succeeded by Mito Umeda (Japan).

At the time of her passing, she was the second-oldest French person ever, only after Georgette Jeanmaire.

Her age was verified by Guillaume Legris (Les Grands Centenaires Français), and validated by LongeviQuest on 25 August 2025. The validation report was prepared by Marco Wikkerink.

ATTRIBUTION

* Laurence Entiope – geneanet

* Laurence Entiope (II) – geneanet

* France Antilles, April 1974

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