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==Health and longevity== |
==Health and longevity== |
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Tinniswood became the oldest British man on 25 September 2020, upon the death of 108-year-old Harry Fransman |
Tinniswood became the oldest living British man on 25 September 2020, upon the death of 108-year-old Harry Fransman.<ref name=":02" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Guinness World Records: New oldest living man in the world is John Tinniswood of the United Kingdom, aged 111 – Gerontology Research Group |url=https://www.grg-supercentenarians.org/2024/04/06/guinness-world-records-new-oldest-living-man-in-the-world-is-john-tinniswood-of-the-united-kingdom-aged-111/ |access-date=2024-04-08 |language=en}}</ref> In interviews given on his 109th and 111th birthdays, he stated that the key to his longevity was "moderation".<ref>{{Cite web |title=UK's oldest man celebrates 109th birthday - and says he is used to Her Majesty's annual well wishes |url=https://news.sky.com/story/uks-oldest-man-celebrates-109th-birthday-and-says-he-is-used-to-her-majestys-annual-well-wishes-12391543 |access-date=2024-04-10 |website=Sky News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Fletcher |first=Andrew |date=23 August 2023 |title='Everything in moderation' says UK's oldest man as he celebrates 111th birthday |url=https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2023-08-26/everything-in-moderation-says-uks-oldest-man-as-he-celebrates-111th-birthday |access-date=5 April 2024 |website=ITVX}}</ref> He became the oldest living man in Europe on 7 January 2024, upon the death of 111-year-old {{ill|André Ludwig|fr}} of France.<ref name=":3" /> |
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On 2 April 2024, upon the death of 114-year-old [[Juan Vicente Pérez Mora|Juan Vicente Pérez]] of Venezuela,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tabachnick |first=Cara |date=2024-04-03 |title=Oldest man in the world dies in Venezuela weeks before 115th birthday - CBS News |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/oldest-man-guiness-world-records-juan-vicente-perez-dies-venezuela-before-115th-birthday/ |access-date=2024-04-06 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}</ref>{{efn|name=sonobe}} he became the [[Oldest people#Chronological list of the oldest living man since 1971|oldest validated living man in the world]] and received recognition from ''[[Guinness World Records]]'' two days later.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":1" /> Due to his administrative and logistical role during the Second World War, he was also said to be "the world's oldest surviving male World War II [[veteran]]." |
On 2 April 2024, upon the death of 114-year-old [[Juan Vicente Pérez Mora|Juan Vicente Pérez]] of Venezuela,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tabachnick |first=Cara |date=2024-04-03 |title=Oldest man in the world dies in Venezuela weeks before 115th birthday - CBS News |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/oldest-man-guiness-world-records-juan-vicente-perez-dies-venezuela-before-115th-birthday/ |access-date=2024-04-06 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}</ref>{{efn|name=sonobe}} he became the [[Oldest people#Chronological list of the oldest living man since 1971|oldest validated living man in the world]] and received recognition from ''[[Guinness World Records]]'' two days later.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":1" /> Due to his administrative and logistical role during the Second World War, he was also said to be "the world's oldest surviving male World War II [[veteran]]."<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=2024-04-06 |title=British man claims the crown of the world's oldest man at age 111 - CBS News |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/john-alfred-tinniswood-worlds-oldest-man-at-age-111/ |access-date=2024-04-08 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
Revision as of 18:00, 10 April 2024
John Tinniswood | |
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Born | John Alfred Tinniswood 26 August 1912 (age 111 years, 282 days) Liverpool, England, United Kingdom |
Known for | World's oldest living man (since 2 April 2024) |
Spouse |
Blodwen Tinniswood
(m. 1942; died 1986) |
Children | 1 |
John Alfred Tinniswood (born 26 August 1912) is a British supercentenarian who, at the age of 111 years, 282 days, has been the world's oldest verified living man since the death of Juan Vicente Pérez of Venezuela[a] on 2 April 2024.[1][2]
Personal life
John Alfred Tinniswood was born on 26 August 1912 in Liverpool, England.[3][2] During World War II, he could not enlist as a soldier due to his poor eyesight, and as a result, he held an administrative role within the Royal Army Pay Corps as an accountant and auditor.[4] He was also involved in logistical tasks, such as locating stranded soldiers and organising food supplies.[4] He met his future wife, Blodwen (née Roberts), at a dance during the war;[5] they married in 1942 and their only daughter, Susan, was born the following year.[2][6] Tinniswood went on to work as an accountant for Royal Mail, Shell and BP, before retiring in 1972.[2][4][3] Blodwen died from lung cancer in 1986, after 44 years of marriage.[7][6][1]
Later life
In his later years, Tinniswood moved to a care home in Southport, Merseyside.[5] His 110th birthday in August 2022 was accompanied by a live music performance at his residence, and he also received a clock paying tribute to Liverpool F.C., of which Tinniswood is an avid fan.[8] As of April 2024, he has four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.[4]
Health and longevity
Tinniswood became the oldest living British man on 25 September 2020, upon the death of 108-year-old Harry Fransman.[5][3][9] In interviews given on his 109th and 111th birthdays, he stated that the key to his longevity was "moderation".[10][11] He became the oldest living man in Europe on 7 January 2024, upon the death of 111-year-old André Ludwig of France.[9]
On 2 April 2024, upon the death of 114-year-old Juan Vicente Pérez of Venezuela,[12][a] he became the oldest validated living man in the world and received recognition from Guinness World Records two days later.[2][3] Due to his administrative and logistical role during the Second World War, he was also said to be "the world's oldest surviving male World War II veteran."[4][13]
See also
Notes
References
- ^ a b Orie, Amarachi (2024-04-06). "111-year-old British man born the same year the Titanic sank is now world's oldest man". CNN. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
- ^ a b c d e "Great-grandad, 111, is now the world's oldest man". BBC News. 5 April 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ a b c d Barton, Alex (5 April 2024). "World's oldest man, 111, says weekly fish and chips are key to his long life". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Atwal, Sanj (5 April 2024). ""It's pure luck": Inside the life of world's oldest man as he takes title aged 111". Guinness World Records. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ a b c Salaysay, Lennard Ashley (4 April 2024). "John Tinniswood Becomes the World's Oldest Living Man at 111 Years Old". LongeviQuest. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ a b Petter, Olivia (21 August 2021). "UK's oldest man puts long life down to fish and chips every Friday". Independent. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ Shute, Joe (2022-01-15). "The secret to living past 110, according to Britain's supercentenarians". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ "UK's oldest man celebrates 110th birthday and shares secret to long life". The Independent. 28 August 2022. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Guinness World Records: New oldest living man in the world is John Tinniswood of the United Kingdom, aged 111 – Gerontology Research Group". Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ "UK's oldest man celebrates 109th birthday - and says he is used to Her Majesty's annual well wishes". Sky News. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
- ^ Fletcher, Andrew (23 August 2023). "'Everything in moderation' says UK's oldest man as he celebrates 111th birthday". ITVX. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ Tabachnick, Cara (2024-04-03). "Oldest man in the world dies in Venezuela weeks before 115th birthday - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ "British man claims the crown of the world's oldest man at age 111 - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. 2024-04-06. Retrieved 2024-04-08.