BIOGRAPHY

Teresa Velázquez Andrés was born in Segorbe, Valencia, Spain, on 13 July 1909. Allegedly, her great-uncle was Julio Cervera Baviera, a Spanish engineer who was an early pioneer in the development of radio and authored various scientific and geographic books and articles. Her father, Manuel Velázquez Cervera, served as the Republican mayor of Segorbe from 1931 to 1934, and her brother, Rafael Velázquez, was a well-known doctor.

The Segorbe City Council honored Teresa on the occasion of her centenary, presenting her with the city’s silver insignia and a commemorative plaque in celebration of her milestone birthday. At 107, she remained in good health and was still fully lucid, walking through the city every day.

Teresa Velázquez Andrés passed away in Segorbe, Valencian Community, on 8 November 2020, at the age of 111 years, 118 days.

RECOGNITION

On 20 April 2020, following the passing of 112-year-old Virtudes Tomás Navarro, she became the oldest living person in the Valencian Community.

Her age has not been validated.

ATTRIBUTION

* “Teresa Velázquez Andrés, sobrina-nieta de Julio Cervera celebra hoy su 107 cumpleaños” – Crónicas del Palancia, 13 July 2016

* “Teresa Velázquez Andrés, sobrina-nieta del español que ideó la radio, celebra su 110 cumpleaños en Segorbe” – Castellón Información, 17 July 2019

* “Teresa Velázquez Andrés, sobrina-nieta de Julio Cervera celebró ayer su 111 cumpleaños” – Crónicas del Palancia, 13 July 2020

* “Fallece la persona más longeva de la Comunidad Valenciana, Teresa Velázquez Andrés, de Segorbe, con 111 años” – El Periódico de Aquí, 9 November 2020

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