Chelidonia Merosi | |
Birth: | 11 October 1883 Subiaco, Lazio, Italy |
Death: | 10 December 1995 Subiaco, Lazio, Italy |
Age: | 112 years, 60 days |
Country: | ITA |
Validated |
Chelidonia Merosi-Lollobrigida (11 October 1883 – 10 December 1996) was an verified Italian supercentenarian. She was born in Subiaco, Lazio, Italy.
On 16 October 1993, she became the oldest living person in Italy, following the death of Giuseppa Spolitu. When asked for the secret to her longevity, she said "Pray every day, be at peace with everyone, be kind, honest and trust to the will of God." She remains the oldest person ever born in Lazio.
Chelidonia died on 10 December 1996 at age 112 years, 60 days in Subiaco, Lazio, Italy.
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