Charlotte Kretschmann
German supercentenarian
About Charlotte Kretschmann
Lived 1909 – 2024 (aged 114). Charlotte Kretschmann was a German.
Charlotte Kretschmann (3 December 1909 – 27 August 2024) was a German supercentenarian and is Germany's oldest-ever person.
Biography Kretschmann was born in Breslau, Kingdom of Prussia, on 3 December 1909.
At the age of 27, Kretschmann met her husband Werner (c. 1936). Later that year they married and in 1937 had a daughter.
During World War II, her husband was drafted into the army and sent to the front line in France. She became the oldest living person in Germany at the age of 112, and her age was verified by the Gerontology Research Group in August 2023.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charlotte Kretschmann?
German supercentenarian (1909–2024)
When was Charlotte Kretschmann born?
Charlotte Kretschmann was born on 3 December 1909 in Wrocław.
When did Charlotte Kretschmann die?
Charlotte Kretschmann died on 27 August 2024 in Kirchheim unter Teck.
What nationality was Charlotte Kretschmann?
Charlotte Kretschmann was German.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Charlotte Kretschmann
· DBpedia: Charlotte Kretschmann
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