Maria da Conceição de Brito, the oldest living person in Portugal, celebrated her 113th birthday yesterday in São Brás de Alportel, Faro District. Her actual birthday is on 31 December, but since her claimed date of birth is 23 December, she is celebrating her birthday today.
Maria da Conceição de Brito was born in São Romão, Faro District, on 31 December 1912 (claims 22 December). She worked in the agriculture industry from a young age, picking carob, olives, and broad beans. She was married and had at least one son, Rogerio.
Living independently until she was 99, she was reported to be mentally very sharp as a centenarian by nursing home staff. She tripped and fell aged 106, but got straight back up and suffered no injury. At 107, she only used a walker and attended Mass monthly.
Following the death of Inácia Carmelino on 20 August 2023, she became Portugal’s oldest known resident.
LongeviQuest extends warm congratulations to Maria da Conceição de Brito on her 113th birthday.
