BIOGRAPHY

Laurinda da Conceição was born in Coelhosa, in the parish of Lagarteira, municipality of Ansião, Leiria District, Portugal, on 18 May 1904. At some point, she got married.

Laurinda da Conceição passed away in Coelhosa, Leiria District, Portugal, on 9 November 2015, at the age of 111 years, 175 days.

RECOGNITION

On 31 July 2013, following the death of 111-year-old Maria Dolores Ferreira, she became the oldest (known) living person in Portugal.

In May 2014, she celebrated her 110th birthday, becoming the first (known) supercentenarian in Leiria District. She held the title of the district’s oldest person ever until her final age was surpassed by Benvinda Marques Matias on 10 August 2017.

Upon her passing, she was succeeded as Portugal’s oldest living person by 110-year-old Maria da Conceição.

Her age was verified by Gabriel Lemos and Stefan Maglov, and validated by the ESO on 10 October 2023.

ATTRIBUTION

* “Continua a ser a mais velha de Portugal” – Jornal Serras de Ansião, 15 June 2015

* “Morreu a mulher mais velha de Portugal” – Jornal Serras de Ansião, 15 November 2015

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