María Capovilla

Also known as María Esther de Capovilla, Maria Capovilla, Maria Esther de Capovilla

Ecuadorian supercentenarian (1889–2006)

Key facts

Born: Maria Esther Heredia Lecaro, ( 1889-09-14 ) 14 September 1889, Guayaquil, Ecuador
Died: ( 2006-08-27 ) 27 August 2006, (aged 116 years, 347 days), Guayaquil, Ecuador
Known for: World's oldest living person from 29 May 2004 to 27 August 2006
Spouse: Antonio Capovilla ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1917 ; died 1949 )

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Given name: María
Gender: female
Citizenship: Ecuador
Place of birth: Guayaquil
Place of death: Guayaquil
Occupation: housewife
Languages spoken: Spanish
Image: María Capovilla.JPG

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Commons category: María Capovilla
date of birth: 1889-09-14
date of death: 2006-08-27
cause of death: pneumonia
manner of death: natural causes
name in native language: María Capovilla
name in kana: マリア・カポビージャ
subject has role: oldest human

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Encyclopedic overview

María Esther Heredia Lecaro de Capovilla, known internationally as María Capovilla (14 September 1889 – 27 August 2006), was an Ecuadorian supercentenarian, and, at the time of her death at age 116 years, 347 days, was recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest living person.

Biography

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