The following is a list of centenarians (people who lived to be or are living at 100 years or more of age) known for reasons other than their longevity, with the living individuals bolded and italicized. This list is divided into sub-lists, according to how the centenarian (mostly) became well-known. Activists, non-profit leaders and philanthropists Actors, filmmakers and entertainers Artists Authors, poets and journalists Businessmen Educators, school administrators, social scientists and linguists Explorers Jurists and practitioners of law Medical professionals Military commanders Musicians, composers and music patrons Philosophers and theologians Politicians and government servants Religious figures Royalty and nobility Scientists and mathematicians Sportspeople Miscellaneous
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