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Angelica Tiscornia (ARG, 1912-Present)

Ale76 — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 08:23:55 +0000

Angelica Tiscornia was born in Gualeguay, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina, on 22 August 1912. She had six siblings, all of whom she outlived. At some point, she got married and went on to have a daughter named Marta. She outlived her only daughter, who passed away due to heart problems. In 1973, she moved to the city of Buenos Aires.

At some point, she moved into a nursing home. Following her daughter’s passing, her closest living relative became her nephew, who was 80 years old as of 2021. In mid-May 2020, she was hospitalized for COVID-19.

She became the oldest known (documented) living person in Argentina, following the death of 113-year-old Ms. Barletta on 12 May 2025.

Her age was validated by LongeviQuest on 30 January 2024.

As of 19 June 2025, she lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina as one of the 30 fully validated World's OLP.

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On her 109th birthday.

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At 110.

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At the age of 111.

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On her 112th birthday.

Fuyo Kishimoto (JPN, 1911-Present)

Ale76 — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:03:02 +0000

Fuyo Kishimoto (岸本ふよ) was born in Hamasaka (now part of the town of Shin’onsen), Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, on 20 December 1911. She was the only daughter born to parents Ritaro and Koto Kishimoto.

At the age of 99, she fractured a femur, and the following year, at the age of 100, she sustained a similar injury in her other femur, prompting her move into a nursing home.
At the age of 103, her health deteriorated to the point where she could hardly eat. Her doctor initially gave a grim prognosis, but to everyone’s surprise, she made a complete recovery. At the age of 112, she manages to eat regular meals independently, enjoys sugary sweet coffee and sweet crackers, and lives independently with minimal assistance from nursing staff. According to her family, she has a gentle personality and always expresses gratitude to her family and those around her.

In September 2023, she was reported as the third-oldest living person in Kyoto Prefecture.

In September 2024, she was reported as the oldest living person in Kyoto Prefecture.

Her age was verified by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare (MHLW), as well as Yumi Yamamoto and Miyuki Omae, and validated by LongeviQuest on 22 October 2023.

On 20 December 2023, LongeviQuest visited her to celebrate her 112th birthday and presented her with a bouquet of flowers and a commemorative plaque (more details here)

As of 29 April 2025, she lives in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan as one of the 20 fully validated World's OLP.

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Aged 100.

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In December 2015, her 104th birthday.

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In December 2019, her 108th birthday.

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In December 2020, her 109th birthday.

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In December 2022, her 111th birthday.

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In August 2023, at the age of 111.

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On her 112th birthday in 2023.

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In December 2024, her 113th birthday.

Ilse Meingast (GER/USA, 1912-Present)

Ale76 — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:38:02 +0000

Ilse Meingast was born in Berlin, Germany, on 14 March 1912.

In her 30s, she moved to California, USA, where she worked as a seamstress. She had three children, including Ruth Mewes, who was 88 years old in March 2021.

Following the passing of 116-year-old Edie Ceccarelli, the oldest person in the United States, on 22 February 2024, she became the oldest living resident of California.

Following the death of 114-year-old Charlotte Kretschmann on 27 August 2024, she became the oldest living German-born person, at the age of 112 years, 166 days.

As of December 10, 2024, she lives in Cotati, California, USA.

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In March 2021, aged 109.

Beatriz Ferreira Duarte (BRA, 1911-Present)

Filipe93 — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 21:41:13 +0000

Mrs. Beatriz Ferreira Duarte (previously anonymous) is a Brazilian supercentenarian whose age is validated by LongeviQuest. She was born on 21 June 1911.

At 113 years and 137 days, she is currently the 6th oldest living person in Brazil.

https://longeviquest.com/supercentenarian/beatriz-ferreira-duarte/

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Shigeko Kagawa (JPN, 1911-Present)

Ale76 — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 12:37:14 +0000

Shigeko Kagawa was born in Japan on 28 May 1911.

Ms. Kagawa served as a torch runner for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. She was the world’s oldest runner to ever appear, and she completed the 300m in her wheelchair pushed by her granddaughter-in-law.

In September 2022, she was reported as the oldest living person in Nara Prefecture, Japan.

As of June 17, 2024, she lives in Yamatokoriyama, Nara Prefecture, Japan.

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Aged 109 during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in April 2021.

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Aged 111 in September 2022.

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Aged 112 in September 2023.

Madeleine Dellamonica (FRA, 1912-Present)

Guillaume — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 13:33:57 +0000

French Egyptologist Madeleine Dellamonica, who was thought to be still alive due to the absence of death report, has been successfully confirmed alive thanks to her great-grandaughter.

She was born in Paris on 23 July 1912 and currently lives in Le Vésinet, Yvelines, France, aged almost 112.

Madeleine graduated from the Louvre school and has written several works on ancient Egypt, the last of which was published in 2009.
Her last appearance in the press was in 2012, when she was with two of her childhood friends, also centenarians, but who have since died.

French Wikipedia

Article from "Le Vésinet Magazine", December 2012, p. 8

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Yolanda Beltrao de Azevedo (BRA, 1911-Present)

Ale76 — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 15:07:12 +0000

Yolanda Beltrao de Azevedo was born on 13 January 1911 in Coruripe, Alagoas, Brazil as the oldest of 15 siblings.

Ms. Beltrao de Azevedo is the first documented supercentenarian from the state of Alagoas.

As of March 27, 2024, she lives in Maceio, Alagoas (BRA).

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Aged 106 in August 2017.

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On her 110th birthday.

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Aged 112, with her daughter Irma Iolanda Beltrao (aged 89) in February 2023.

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On her 113th birthday with her daughter Irma Iolanda Beltrao (aged 90) in 2024.

Naomi Whitehead (USA, 1910-present)

MrCatlord — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 04:00:20 +0000

Naomi Whitehead is an American supercentenarian born on 26 September 1910. She is the fifth-oldest person in the United States and the oldest person in the state of Pennsylvania

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Ethel Caterham (UK, 1909-Present)

Ale76 — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 09:56:25 +0000

Ethel Caterham was born on August 21, 1909 in Shipton Bellinger, Hampshire, England (UK) and she lives in Ash Vale, Surrey, England (UK).

As of January 10, 2023, Mrs. Caterham is the oldest person living in the United Kingdom, as well as the last surviving person in the UK born in the 1900s decade.

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On her 106th birthday in 2015.

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Celebrating her 106th birthday in 2015.

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On her 109th birthday in 2018.

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Celebrating her 111th birthday in 2020.

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Celebrating her 112th birthday in 2021.

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In her supercentenarian years.

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In her supercentenarian years.

Lucia Laura Sangenito (ITA, 1910-Present)

Ale76 — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 14:00:02 +0000

Lucia Laura Sangenito was born on November 22, 1910 in Sturno, Avellino, Campania Region (ITA) and she still lives there.

As of January 4, 2023, Mrs. Sangenito is the 3rd-oldest living person in Italy behind Ms. Ercolani (112.5) and Ms. Baccarini (112.2).

https://www.ottopagine.it/av/attualita/158492/ariano-operata-di-femore-a-107-anni-sta-bene.shtml
Video at 107 years old.

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At 108 years old.

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At 109 years old.

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At 110 years old.

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On her 111th birthday.

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On her 112th birthday.