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World’s Oldest Person Tomiko Itooka, 116, Honored at Her Residence
Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan – Tomiko Itooka, 116, was honored today as the World’s Oldest Person during a ceremony at her residence. Born in 1908, Mrs. Itooka became the World’s Oldest...
Maria Gauvin, Brittany’s Oldest Resident, celebrates her 111th Birthday
LongeviQuest is delighted to share that Maria Gauvin, the oldest living person in Brittany, France, has celebrated her 111th birthday. Her birthday was first reported by Le Télégramme. On 22 August...
Vice-Doyenne of Argentina, Angélica Tiscornia, turns 112
The second-oldest (documented) living person in Argentina, Angélica Tiscornia, celebrated her 112th birthday in Buenos Aires on August 22nd. Tiscornia was born in Gualeguay, Entre Ríos Province,...
Chitose Awata, Yamaguchi City’s Oldest Living Person, Turns 111
LongeviQuest is delighted to share that Chitose Awata has celebrated her 111th birthday. She is currently the oldest living person in Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. Chitose Awata was...
Hisako Shiroishi, 114, Reflects on a Lifetime of Healthy Living
Higashichichibu, Saitama Prefecture — On 8 August 2024, LongeviQuest representatives visited the nursing home of Mrs. Hisako Shiroishi (白石久子), who is, at the age of 114, the third-oldest living...
Europe’s Oldest Person, UK’s Ethel Caterham, turns 115
The oldest living person in Europe, Ethel Caterham, is celebrating her 115th birthday today at the nursing home Surrey Heath, England. Caterham was born in Shipton Bellinger, Hampshire, England, on...
American Genevieve Marszalek (1914-Present) Validated as Supercentenarian
Genevieve Marszalek is a validated American supercentenarian known as the oldest living person in Rhode Island. Genevieve Marszalek was born on 27 February 1914 in Bristol, Rhode Island, United...
Uruguayan María Souto Martínez (1915-Present) Validated as Semi-supercentenarian
María Souto Martínez is a validated Spanish-born Uruguayan semi-supercentenarian known as the oldest living resident of the country. María Souto Martínez was born on 28 March 1915 in A Coruña,...