Maria de Sousa Dino
Maria de Sousa Dino, born on April 23, 1923, is a Brazilian centenarian who, along with her husband Manoel Angelim Dino, holds the Guinness World Record for the longest marriage of a living couple, having been wed for over 84 years. Their enduring love story began in Brazil in 1936 and blossomed when they reunited in 1940, leading to a long and fruitful partnership that has spanned generations, including 55 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Maria attributes the secret to their remarkable union to love, emphasizing its immeasurable value.
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Recent news mentions
Maria de Sousa Dino, 102, was married to Manoel Angelim Dino for 85 years.
World’s longest-married couple reveals key to a lasting relationship: ‘We love each other’ | US news
United Kingdom· 2025-11-08
Manoel and Maria recently set the Guinness World Record for the longest marriage among living couples—84 years and 77 days.
Couple breaks Guinness World Record for longest marriage—84 years, 13 kids, 50+ grandkids
Ghana· 2025-03-07
Maria de Sousa Dino holds the record for the longest married couple currently alive, having been married for approximately 84 years.
Hizi ndio ‘couple’ zilizovunja rekodi ya dunia kwa kuishi muda mrefu
Tanzania· 2025-02-25
Maria de Sousa Dino, 101, has been happily married to Manoel Angelim Dino for 84 years.
Couple from Brazil breaks world record: longest marriage of a living couple
United States· 2025-02-22
