BIOGRAPHY

Veronika Zsilinszki was born in Kovin, Vojvodina, Serbia (then Austria-Hungary), on 4 February 1908, into an ethnic Hungarian family. As a child, she moved with her parents and two siblings from her birthplace to Baja, where they settled in the Szentistván district. In her youth, she was known for being sociable, with a love for dancing and conversation. However, she also found joy in gardening and reading. At some point, she had a son, and her family later grew to include a grandson and two great-grandchildren.

She tended a garden, visited the market, and remained active well past her 100th birthday—sweeping, weeding, and digging in front of her house when needed.

Even at 110, she stayed engaged with current events, reading the newspaper without glasses and listening to the radio. Prayer, attending mass, and reading the Bible were an integral part of her daily life.

Veronika Zsilinszki passed away in Baja, Bács-Kiskun County, Hungary, on 20 April 2021, at the age of 113 years, 75 days.

RECOGNITION

On 3 November 2018, following the passing of 111-year-old Jánosné Bélik, she became the oldest (known) living person in Hungary, at the age of 110 years, 272 days. Upon her own passing, she was succeeded by Istvánné Fejes.

On 24 March 2019, at the age of 111 years, 48 days, she surpassed the final age of Jánosné Bélik, becoming the oldest person ever to live in Hungary.

Her age is currently under review.

ATTRIBUTION

* “SZÁZTÍZ ÉV, ERŐBEN, EGÉSZSÉGBEN” – Town of Baja, 27 February 2018

* “HÁROM EGYES: KEREK ÉVFORDULÓ” – Town of Baja, 14 February 2019

* “ELHUNYT BAJA LEGIDŐSEBB POLGÁRA” – Town of Baja, 21 April 2021

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