Maria de Jesus: World's Oldest Living Person Dies at 115

Maria de Jesus was a Portuguese woman who became the oldest living person in the world. Born on September 10, 1893, in Olival, near Ourem, Portugal, she worked the land throughout her life.

She became the world's oldest living person in November 2008, after the death of Edna Parker. She married Jose dos Santos in 1919 and was widowed in 1951. She had five children and lived in her own home rather than a nursing home.

She reportedly never smoked or drank alcohol and preferred fish and vegetables to meat. Maria de Jesus died at her home in Corujo, near Tomar, Portugal, on January 2, 2009, at age 115 years and 114 days.

Achievements: World's oldest living person (2008-2009).

Birth: September 10, 1893 - Olival, Ourem, Portugal.

Profession: Farmer and supercentenarian.

Interesting Facts: She was the last verified living person born in 1893.