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María Antonia Castro
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Maria Antonia Castro (10 June 1881 – 16 January 1996) is a verified Spanish supercentenarian who was noted for being Spain's longevity recordholder for 20 years (1996-2016). She was the oldest Spaniard ever, dying at the age of 114 years, 220 days, but she is now second behind Ana Vela-Rubio. She was the world's fifth-oldest person when she died.

Before 2013, her identity was only known to be M.A.C.C., but, in 2013, hers and Maria del Carmen Lopez's identities were revealed.

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