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Cecilia Seghizzi (5 September 1908 - 22 November 2019) was an Italian supercentenarian also known for being a notable composer and painter.
Biography
Cecilia was born in Gorizia, Austria-Hungary (now Italy) on 5 September 1908. Her father was the famous composer Cesare Augusto Seghizzi. She began studying music in the 1910s and later won an award for her composing in the 1950s.[1]
Seghizzi turned 100 in 2008. On 5 September 2018, she became a supercentenarian upon celebrating her 110th birthday.[6].[2]
Cecilia Seghizzi died in Gorizia, Fruili-Venezia Giulia, Italy, on 22 November 2019, at the age of 111 years, 78 days. At the time of her death, she was the fourth oldest living person in Italy and she was also considered the world's oldest living person notable for reasons other than her longevity.
References
- I 109 anni di Cecilia: riaprite l’istituto di musica Il Piccolo
- Buon compleanno, Cecilia! Rainews, 5 September 2018
- Supercentenari in Italia Supercentenari d'Italia