World's oldest woman Maria Branyas passes away

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Category : Obituaries Published on: August 22 2024

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The world's oldest living person, Spain's Maria Branyas Moreira, who was born in United States US and lived through two world wars, has passed away at the age of 117 years 168 days.
Maria Branyas Moreira was recognized by Guinness World Records as the eighth oldest person in history with a verifiable age.

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World's oldest woman Maria Branyas passes away