Claudia Martín García

BIOGRAPHY

Claudia Martín García was born in the town of Viduerna de la Peña in the province of Palencia, Castile and León, Spain, on 30 October 1904. At the age of nine, she moved to Villaoliva de la Peña. She devoted herself to farming and raising livestock, while also caring for her five children.

Until just a few weeks before her passing, she continued her daily routines: playing cards, reading Church scriptures, and enjoying a cup of hot chocolate lovingly prepared each morning by her daughter, Primitiva.

Claudia Martín García passed away in Villaoliva de la Peña, on 27 January 2015, at the age of 110 years, 89 days.

RECOGNITION

Her age has not been validated.

ATTRIBUTION

* “Una calle por su 110 cumpleaños” – Diario Palentino, 9 November 2014

* “Fallece a los 110 años en Villaoliva Claudia Martín, la palentina más longeva” – Diario Palentino, 29 January 2015

GALLERY

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