Margit Larsen (née Bogetvedt) is a Norwegian supercentenarian who is currently the oldest living person in Norway, a title she shares jointly with Lina Anundsen.
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BIOGRAPHY
Margit Larsen was born in the municipality of Hamre (present-day Åsane), Vestland County, Western Norway, on 12 November 1914, as the second of five siblings. She outlived all four of her siblings—one passed away in their 90s, while three lived to be over 100. She moved with her family to Odda when she was six years old. She took on the responsibility of caring for three younger siblings at an early age.
Larsen worked for many years as a maid before marrying Erling Larsen in 1950. The following year, their daughter Ingebjørg was born, and she became a full-time housewife. In addition to her family duties, she was highly involved in politics with the Christian Democratic Party (KrF) and actively participated in scouting and volunteer work.
At 110, it was reported that she was no longer lucid, her eyesight had deteriorated, and she had been using a wheelchair in recent years. However, she remained in impressive physical shape and did not take any medication. At the time, she had three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
RECOGNITION
On 27 February 2024, following the passing of Vidar Eide, she became the joint oldest living person in Norway.
Her age was verified by Jimmy Lindberg, and validated by both the European Supercentenarian Organisation (ESO) and LongeviQuest on 17 November 2024.
ATTRIBUTION
* “Lina 110 år: – Jeg er så gammel at nå kan jeg furte så mye jeg vil!” – VG, 12 November 2024
GALLERY
As a child. (Source: vg.no)
On her 110th birthday. (Source: vg.no)
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