Marguerite Petit
- Full name: Marguerite Petit
- Lifespan: 03.07.1883 – 21.12.1995
- Age: 112 years, 171 days
- Birthplace: Alsace-Lorraine, German Empire
- Last residence: Bitche, Moselle, Grand Est, France
- Application date: N/A
- Validation date: 01.05.2002
- Validation source: Jean-Marie Robine
Biography
Petit was born as Marguerite Poinsot in Lemberg in the department of Moselle, which was part of Alsace-Lorraine (and thus the German Empire) at the time of her birth on 3 July 1883.
Her parents were Jean Poinsot (1850–1921) and Barbe Schaeffer (1854–1910). On 4 April 1910, she married Jean Nicolas Petit, a crystal engraver. The couple had three children, including Elisabeth (1912–?). She was widowed in 1955.
Shortly before her 112th birthday in 1995, Petit was hospitalized. At the time, she had one surviving child, four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Petit died in Bitche, Moselle, Grand Est, France, on 21 December 1995 at the age of 112 years, 171 days. Her age was verified by Jean-Marie Robine, and validated by the GRG on 31 May 2002.
Validation
Marguerite Petit age was verified by Jean-Marie Robine and validated by the GRG on May 1st 2002.