BIOGRAPHY

Susana Correia Conceição Silva Reis was born in Lisbon, Portugal, on 23 April 1905. Her parents were António Tomás da Conceição Silva (1869–1958) and Laura Correa. Her father was a painter, ceramist, university professor and freemason.

Suzana studied piano and trained at the Conservatory under the guidance of Alexandre Rey Colaço. She had a particular fondness for Mozart’s scores. However, it was dance that excited her the most. The modern dance of the schools of Isadora Duncan and later Martha Graham.

Susana Correia Conceição Silva Reis passed away in Lisbon, on 9 May 2016, at the age of 111 years, 16 days.

RECOGNITION

Correia Conceição Silva Reis’ age was verified by Dr. Andrew Holmes and validated by the ESO on 26 April 2021.

ATTRIBUTION

* “A Minha Tia com 111 anos” – Dossier de Lutas, January 2016

GALLERY