Supercentenarian Profile

Maria da Conceição de Brito

Born:

1912-12-31

São Romão, Faro District

Portugal

Died:

2026-08-22

São Brás de Alportel, Faro District

Portugal

✔ Age Certified by LongeviQuest

Maria da Conceição de Brito was a Portuguese supercentenarian who was the oldest living person in Portugal at the time of her passing. 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 (claimed 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.

Maria da Conceição de Brito passed away in São Brás de Alportel, Faro District, Portugal, on 22 August 2026, at the age of 113 years, 234 days.

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.