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Sevasti Alavera
Sevasti Alavera
Birth: 16 January 1913
Antimacheia, Kos, Greece
Death: 24 May 2021
Antimacheia, Kos, Greece
Age: 108 years, 128 days
Country: GreeceGRE
Centenarian

Sevasti Alavera [Greek: Σεβαστή Αλαβέρα] (16 January 1913 – 24 May 2021) was a Greek centenarian.

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Sevasti Alavera was born in Antimacheia, Kos, Greece on 16 January 1913. She was married with Nikos Alaveras in 1938. She had 4 children (3 sons and 1 daughter), 9 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-granchildren. With her husband went to Rhodes, Greece and in 1962 to Syndey, Australia, doing many works. They returned in Antimacheia in the 1970s as pensioners.

Alavera was reportedly a good-hearted person with admirable energy, happiness and sharp mind until the end of her life. She participated in many cultural events and associations, she liked dancing and participated even in theatrical performances.

She was also known with the nickname "Krasaina" ("Κρασαΐνα"), because of the surname of her father, Dimitris Krassas.

Sevasti Alavera died in Antimacheia, Kos, Greece on 24 May 2021 at the age of 108 years, 128 days.

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