Karen Jespersen

Karen Jespersen (5 May 1889 – 4 August 2000) was a verified Danish supercentenarian. She is the 2nd-oldest Dane ever.

Biography
Karen Jespersen was born on 5 May 1889 in Denmark. She married circa 1924 when she was in her mid 20s. The couple then settled in Aarhus and had a son. Karen lived in her own home until she was 110, when she moved to Abygard Nursing Home in Abyhoj.

Karen Jespersen died on 4 August 2000 aged 111 years, 91 days, just 24 days short of surpassing Anne Matthiesen, who was (and still is) the longevity recordholder of Denmark.