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Florence Green

1901 – 2012

British supercentenarian, last surviving veteran of World War I

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About Florence Green

Lived 1901 – 2012 (aged 110). Florence Green was a British flight attendant.

Florence Beatrice Green (née Patterson; 19 February 1901 – 4 February 2012) was an English woman who is thought to have been the last surviving veteran of the First World War from any country.

In 1920, she moved to King's Lynn. She married Walter Green (1893–1975), who was a station worker and a veteran of both World Wars; Walter died in 1975 after 55 years of marriage. They had three children: May (born 1921), Bob (born 1926), and June Evetts (born 1935). She lived in King's Lynn with May until November 2011, when she moved into a care home. In January 2010, she was publicly identified as the oldest living female veteran of the First World War. On 20 July 2011, the Gerontology Research Group verified her age, and listed her as an official supercentenarian.

It was reported that when asked what it felt like being 110, she replied, "Not much different to being 109." At the time of her death, Green had three children, four grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

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Florence Beatrice Green

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Florence Green?

British supercentenarian, last surviving veteran of World War I

When was Florence Green born?

Florence Green was born on 19 February 1901 in Edmonton.

When did Florence Green die?

Florence Green died on 4 February 2012 in King's Lynn.

What was Florence Green's occupation?

Florence Green was a flight attendant.

What nationality was Florence Green?

Florence Green was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Florence Green

· Wikidata: Q236962

· DBpedia: Florence Green

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