Karen Rigmor Moritz
- Full name: Karen Rigmor Moritz
- Lifespan: (15.08.1913 – 04.04.2024)
- Age: 110 years, 233 days
- Birthplace: Nørresundby, Aalborg, Nordjylland, Denmark
- Last residence: Thulebakken, Aalborg, Nordjylland, Denmark
- Application date: 15.08.2023
- Validation date: 28.09.2023
- Validation source: Waclaw Jan Kroczek/Vibeke Hartkorn
Biography
Karen Rigmor Moritz was born in Nørresundby, Aalborg, Nordjylland Region, Denmark on 15 August 1913. Her father, a city gardener in Aalborg, was credited with designing the city’s Zoo and the Kildeparken public park.
Married to Sven Moritz, a lawyer, public prosecutor, and former police chief, they had three children and represented Aalborg at numerous official events. Later in life, at the age of 100, Rigmor adopted a vegan lifestyle, but the nursing home staff advised a return to a diet including meat for additional protein to maintain a healthy weight.
Her granddaughter, Vibeke Hartkorn, is a Danish journalist and former TV Avisen studio host.
Following the death of 109-year-old Else Rehling on 22 January 2022, Rigmor became the oldest living person in Denmark.
In August 2023, she celebrated her 110th birthday, becoming a supercentenarian.
Karen Rigmor Moritz died in Thulebakken, Aalborg, Nordjylland Region, Denmark on 4 April 2024 at the age of 110 years, 233 days.
Longevity recognition
- Doyenne of Denmark (22.01.2022 – 04.04.2024)
Validation
Karen Rigmor Moritz’s age was meticulously examined and verified by Waclaw Jan Kroczek and Vibeke Hartkorn, and validated by the Gerontology Research Group (GRG) on 28 September 2023.
Karen Rigmor Moritz at the age of 109, in contact with her relatives.
Karen Rigmor Moritz
Karen Rigmor Moritz as a young woman.
Karen Rigmor Moritz at age 104.
Karen Rigmor Moritz at age 104.
Karen Rigmor Moritz at age 108.
Photos courtesy of Mrs. Vibeke Hartkorn.
