Margarita de las Mercedes Flores is a Chilean supercentenarian whose age is currently under review by LongeviQuest.
BIOGRAPHY
Margarita de las Mercedes Flores was born in Santiago, Chile, on 6 June 1916.
She was always very sociable, healthy and had an active life, participating in workshops and community activities, which she only stopped attending during the pandemic, when she was 104 years old.
Even at 107, she used to make her bed, took walks, read, and enjoyed cooking. Sometimes, she washed the dishes. At that time, she said she longed to do more, like go to the gym, but her legs just wouldn’t let her anymore. She was reported to be very articulate.
When asked about her secret to a long life, she replied, “I don’t know. I’ve always felt well. I’ve always been busy, knitting around the house or doing other things. That keeps the mind active. And I think that’s what sustained me.”
She currently lives in La Reina, Santiago, Chile.
RECOGNITION
Her age is currently under review, as of 15 June 2024.
ATTRIBUTION
* “8 características psicológicas que tienen en común las personas mayores de 100 años” – BBC (Yahoo), 17 January 2024
* “La Reina declaró vecina ilustre a mujer de 110 años” – Cooperativa.cl, 13 June 2026
GALLERY
Shortly after her 110th birthday. (Source: Municipalidad de La Reina).
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