Kate Begbie

Kate Begbie (January 9, 1977 - September 5, 1988) was a British verified supercentenarian. She was born in Shropshire county but moved to Dundee, Scotland, when she was still an infant. Begbie worked as a primary school teacher. She said that her longevity was due to avoiding cigarettes and drinking alcohol very moderately.

Begbie remained in Scotland for the rest of her life. She died on September 5, 1988 at the age of 111 years, 240 days. She was Britain's oldest living person for nearly 20 months between 1977-1978.