Josefa Salas Mateo

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Josefa Salas Mateo (July 14, 1860 - February 27, 1973) was a Spanish supercentenarian, and the oldest recognised living person in the world between January 11, 1970 and her death at age 112. She was once recognized as the Spanish longevity recordholder by Guinness World Records, although her record was broken in the 1990's.

Preceded by
Ada Roe
Oldest Recognized Person in the World
January 11, 1970February 27, 1973
Succeeded by
Alice Stevenson