| Maria Rothovius | |
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| Birth: | 2 October 1887 Ikaalinen, Pirkanmaa, Finland |
| Death: | 17 June 2000 Ikaalinen, Pirkanmaa, Finland |
| Age: | 112 years, 259 days |
| Country: |  FIN
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Maria [Maija] Rothovius (2 October 1887 – 17 June 2000) was a Finnish supercentenarian and the longevity recordholder of Finland.
Biography
Lempi Maria Rothovius was born on 2 October 1887 as the third child of her parents. After visiting the Business College Helsinki she took to the banking sector, where she worked throughout her working life. She worked in banks in several locations. Since then, Maria Rothovius worked, inter alia, as a people's welfare officer and kept the pupils' dormitory in the home town of Ikaalinen.
Rothovius died on 17 June 2000 at the age of 112 years, 259 days.
Gallery
References
- Baptism record
- Vanhin suomalainen tänään 111-vuotias YLE Uutiset, 2.10.1998
- Suomen vanhin teki harvinaisen uran Helsingin Sanomat, 19 June 2000
- Pictures of Rothovius on The 110 Club
- Table A - Verified Supercentenarians (Listed Chronologically By Birth Date) GRG, As of 1 January 2015
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