Domenico Minervino | |
Birth: | 10 May 1880 Calabria, Italy |
Death: | 21 May 1991 Calabria, Italy |
Age: | 111 years, 11 days |
Country: | ITA |
Validated |
Domenico Minervino (10 May 1880 – 21 May 1991) was a validated Italian supercentenarian. He was born in an area called San Sosti in the region of Calabria. His parents Francesco and Carolina (née Tripoli) Minervino were both farmers.
At some point in his life, he resided in California, United States, where he worked as a gardener. He later returned to Italy and purchased a house with the money he acquired abroads. At the time of his 110th birthday, his son Francis was 79 years old and his daughter Lena Campolongo was 75 years old. He was in good physical shape at the time, according to Professor Vittorio Nicita-Mauro. Domenico’s younger brother Salvatore Nervino died in United States in 1989 at the age of 105.
Minervino died on 21 May 1991 at the age of 111 years, 12 days.
References
- La Repubblica 11 May 1990
- Ilvoltoelavoce
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