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At 117, Albanian woman Qamile Marra may be world's oldest person

short by / on Wednesday, 21 October, 2026
Born on August 19, 1909, 117-year-old Qamile Marra from Albania, could be world's oldest living woman, 2 days older than Britain's Ethel Caterham. Having survived world wars and dictatorship, Marra spends her days tending livestock and gardens. While her family holds official documents supporting her age and has approached Guinness World Records, Marra remains unconcerned about global recognition.
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