Christina van Druten-Hoogakker
- Full name: Christina van Druten-Hoogakker
- Lifespan: (20 November 1876 – 8 December 1987)
- Age: 111 years, 18 days
- Birthplace: Andelst, Gelderland, Netherlands
- Last residence: Lakemond, Gelderland, Netherlands
- Application date: N/A
- Validation date: 27.09.2000
- Validation source: Gert Jan Kuiper
Biography
Christina van Druten-Hoogakker was born in Andelst, Gelderland, Netherlands, on 20 November 1876. She was the daughter of Gerrit Hoogakker i Elisabeth Stam. In her adult life, she married Cornelis van Druten. On 1 May 1986, she became the oldest living person in the Netherlands, following the death of Margaretha Eijken. On 20 November 1986, she turned 110, becoming a supercentenarian.
On 10 May 1987, she passed the final ages of Margaretha Eijken and Petronella Ribbens-Verstallen to become the oldest Dutch person ever. On 20 November 1987, she became the first Dutch person to reach the age of 111. Her Dutch longevity record was surpassed by Catharina van Dam-Groeneveld in 1998.
Christina van Druten-Hoogakker died in Lakemond, Gelderland, Netherlands on 8 December 1987 at age 111 years, 18 days.
Longevity Recognition
- Doyenne of the Netherlands (01.05.1986 – 08.12.1987)
- Longevity Recordholder of Netherlands (10.05.1987 – 1998)
- Longevity Recordholder of Gelderland Province (1987 – present)
Validation
The case of Christina van Druten-Hoogakker was meticulously examined and verified by Gert Jan Kuiper, GRG Correspondent for the Netherlands, and validated by the Gerontology Research Group (GRG) as of 27 September 2000.