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 the last person to become the oldest living person before becoming a supercentenarian. She was once recognized as the Spanish longevity recordholder by Guinness World Records, although her record was broken in the 1990s.

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