A 115-year-old English great-grandmother is now the world’s oldest living person after the death of 116-year-old Maria Lucas from Brazil. The achievement gives rise to a history-making milestone as the British woman, who was born in 1910, now holds the title of the world’s most senior citizen.
What makes her stand out even further is that she is thought to be the last surviving subject of King Edward VII, who ruled until 1910 — the same year she was born. Her life has seen two world wars, the invention of television, the moon landing, and the digital revolution, and she is a living archive of the modern era.
Despite being old, relatives claim that she is mentally active and feisty, often telling tales of the early part of the 20th century. Her long life has generated admiration worldwide, with congratulatory messages pouring in from far and wide.
The British royal family is said to have sent a congratulatory message, while historians and researchers in longevity are also noting her remarkable journey. While the world celebrates her milestone, she has become a symbol of resilience, history, and human determination.
