Edelgard Huber von Gersdorff facts for kids
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Edelgard Huber von Gersdorff
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Edelgard Huber von Gersdorff in February 2018
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| Born | 7 December 1905 |
| Died | 9 April 2018 |
| Nationality | German |
| Occupation | Supercentenarian |
Edelgard Huber von Gersdorff (born December 7, 1905 – died April 9, 2018) was a German woman who lived to be very old. She was known as a supercentenarian, which means someone who lives to be 110 years old or more. When she passed away, she was the oldest woman in Germany.
Who Was Edelgard Huber von Gersdorff?
Edelgard Huber von Gersdorff was born in Gera, a city in Thuringia, Germany. She lived a very long life, reaching the age of 112 years. At the time of her death, she was the second oldest living person in Germany. The only person older than her was Gustav Gerneth.
Her Long Life
Edelgard Huber von Gersdorff spent her final years living in Karlsruhe, Germany. She celebrated her 112th birthday there on December 7, 2017. She passed away a few months later, on April 9, 2018. She was 112 years old when she died.
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Edelgard Huber von Gersdorff (1905–2018) was one of the oldest Germans ever recorded. At age 112 she was part of an awareness campaign for the EU's 112 emergency number.
See also
- In Spanish: Anexo:Supercentenarios alemanes para niños
