John Tinniswood
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John Tinniswood | |
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| File:JohnTinniswood.jpg Tinniswood being recognised as the oldest man on 4 April 2024 | |
| Born | John Alfred Tinniswood 26 August 1912 (age 111 years, 294 days) Liverpool, England, UK |
| Nationality | British |
| 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 retired accountant and supercentenarian who, at the age of 111 years and 224 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]
Biography
John Alfred Tinniswood was born on 26 August 1912 in Liverpool, England.[1][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.[3] He was also involved in logistical tasks, such as locating stranded soldiers and organising food supplies.[3] He met his wife, Blodwen (née Roberts), at a dance during the war;[4] they married in 1942 and their only daughter, Susan, was born the following year.[2][5] After the war, Tinniswood went on to work as an accountant for Royal Mail, Shell and BP, before retiring in 1972.[6][3][7] His wife Blodwen died in 1986 after 44 years of marriage.[5]
Later life
In his later years, Tinniswood moved to a care home in Southport, Merseyside.[4] 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]
Longevity
Tinniswood became the oldest British man on 25 September 2020, when 108-year-old Harry Fransman died.[4][7] On 2 April 2024, upon the death of 114-year-old Juan Vicente Pérez of Venezuela,[a] he became the oldest validated living man in the world and received recognition from Guinness World Records two days later.[1][7] Tinniswood has reportedly put his longevity down to doing things "in moderation" and enjoying fish and chips every Friday,[5][7][9] but also more recently to "pure luck".[3]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Oldest man living". Guinness World Records. 2024-04-05. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ a b "Great-grandad, 111, is now the world's oldest man". BBC News. 2024-04-05. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ a b c d Atwal, Sanj (2024-04-05). ""It's pure luck": Inside the life of world's oldest man as he takes title aged 111". Guinness World Records. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ a b c Salaysay, Lennard Ashley (2024-04-04). "John Tinniswood Becomes the World's Oldest Living Man at 111 Years Old". LongeviQuest. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ a b c Petter, Olivia (2021-08-21). "UK's oldest man puts long life down to fish and chips every Friday". Independent. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-68741070
- ^ a b c d Barton, Alex (2024-04-05). "World's oldest man, 111, says weekly fish and chips are key to his long life". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ "UK's oldest man celebrates 110th birthday and shares secret to long life". The Independent. 2022-08-28. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ Fletcher, Andrew (2023-08-23). "'Everything in moderation' says UK's oldest man as he celebrates 111th birthday". ITVX. Retrieved 2024-04-05.