BIOGRAPHY

Francesca Nato was born in Reggio Calabria, Calabria, Italy, on 10 February 1907. A witness to the Second World War, she lost several family members and friends who were deported by the Nazis to concentration camps. In 1965, she moved to San Donato Milanese, a suburb of Milan. She had children.

She never smoked, and her diet consisted of light meals, usually accompanied by a glass of wine each day. On her 110th birthday, she was in good health and maintained a clear memory.

Francesca Nato passed away in San Donato Milanese, Lombardy, Italy, on 16 April 2017, at the age of 110 years, 65 days.

RECOGNITION

Her age was validated by the European Supercentenarian Organisation (ESO) on 30 March 2025.

ATTRIBUTION

* “Francesca Nato, una sandonatese da record” – MilanoToday, 11 February 2014

* “Reggio Calabria: auguri a nonna Francesca Nato per i suoi 110 anni” – Stretto Web, 9 February 2017

* “Compie 110 anni la donna più anziana della Calabria” – Restoalsud, 10 February 2017

* “Auguri a Nonna Francesca per i suoi 110 anni, la più anziana della Calabria” – Il Cirotano, 11 February 2017

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