Supercentenarian Profile

Maria da Conceição de Brito

Born:

1912-12-31

São Romão, Faro District

Portugal

Current Residence:

São Brás de Alportel, Faro District

Portugal

✔ Age Certified by LongeviQuest

Maria da Conceição de Brito is a Portuguese supercentenarian who is the oldest known living person in Portugal. Her age has been validated by the European Supercentenarian Organisation (ESO) and recognised by LongeviQuest.

BIOGRAPHY

Da Conceição de Brito was born in São Romão, Faro District, Portugal, on 31 December 1912 (claims 22 December). She worked in the agriculture industry from a young age, picking carob, olives, and broad beans. She was married and had at least one son, Rogerio.

Living independently until she was 99, Da Conceição de Brito was reported to be mentally very sharp as a centenarian by nursing home staff. She tripped and fell aged 106, but got straight back up and suffered no injury. At 107, she only used a walker and attended Mass monthly.

Da Conceição de Brito currently lives in the municipality of São Brás de Alportel, Faro District, Portugal, at the age of 111.

RECOGNITION

In December 2022, Da Conceição de Brito became Faro District’s first ever supercentenarian, as well as the entire south of Portugal.

Following the death of Inácia Carmelino on 20 August 2023, Da Conceição de Brito became Portugal’s oldest known resident. However, Carmelino’s age has not been validated by LongeviQuest or the ESO.

Da Conceição de Brito’s age was verified by Gabriel Lemos and validated by the ESO on 16 August 2024.