Maria da Conceição de Brito, the oldest known living person in Portugal, dies at 113
The Gerontology Research Group (GRG) is saddened to reported that Mrs. Maria da Conceição de Brito, the oldest known living person in Portugal, sadly passed away in São Brás de Alportel, Faro on 22 August 2026 at the final age of 113 years and 234 days.
Maria da Conceição de Brito was born in São Romão, Faro District, Portugal, on 31 December 1912 (claimed 22 December). At some point in her life, she got married and the couple had at least one son named Rogerio.
She worked in the fields her whole life. She harvested carob, olives, and broad beans, and lived in her home until the age of 99, when she went to the nursing home named “Santa Casa da Misericórdia de São Brás de Alportel”.
On 31 December 2022, she celebrated her 110th birthday, becoming a supercentenarian. She is the first supercentenarian from Faro District and Algarve, as well as the first known supercentenarian from the south of Portugal. On her 110th birthday she still remains lucid, but as she has a strong personality, she told the reporters that she didn’t enjoy her birthday party.
On 20 August 2023, following the death of 112-year-old Inacia Carmelino (17 June 1911 – 20 August 2023, age unvalidated) of Lisbon, she became the oldest known living person in Portugal.
Maria da Conceição de Brito passed away in São Brás de Alportel, Faro, Portugal, on 22 August 2026, at the age of 113 years and 234 days (claimed 113 years and 243 days), after living in a nursing home for nearly 15 years. Following her death, then 111-year-old Mr. Joaquim Varela (born 1 June 1915) of Faro became the oldest known living person in Portugal.
We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Mrs. Maria da Conceição de Brito during this difficult time.
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