World's Oldest Person turns 117: Who is Maria Branyas Morera?

Today (4th March marks the 117th birthday of Maria Branyas Morera, the World's oldest living person.

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Maria received the title after the death of French nun Sister Andre at the age of 118 in January 2023

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Born in San Francisco on 4 March, 1907, Maria attributes her longevity to order, Tranquility, good relationships with family and friends.

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She was born in San Francisco, but when she was eight years old, her family moved to Catalonia.

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Maria has three children, 11 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren

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Despite her hearing impairment and mobility issues, Maria has no significant physical or mental health issues.

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In May 2020, she tested positive for COVID-19, Maria appears to have become one of the oldest people to recover from it.

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Her genes are being studied to aid in the development of drugs to treat age-related diseases.

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She is also active on social media, particularly X (formerly known as Twitter), with the assistance of her daughter

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Maria's remarkable journey includes surviving two World Wars, the Spanish Civil War, and The COVID-19 pandemic at the age of 113.

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