Helene Nilsen

Helene Andrea Nilsen (nee Paulsen) - validated Norwegian supercentenarian. She was born in Kragero on April 7, 1901. At the time of her death, she was the oldest living person in Norway, and became known as supercentenarian having completed 110 years of age in 2011.

Having lived for many years in Rjukan she moved along with her spouse, Arne Nilsen, to Drammen in 1972. She remained there for the rest of his life.

She died on 31 October 2011, aged 110 years and 207 days. Helene Andrea Nilsen died peacefully at Mountain residence and service in Drammen around by her family.