Brazilian supercentenarian (born 1912)
João Marinho Neto |
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| Born | (1912-10-05)5 October 1912
(age 112 years, 89 days)
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| Spouse(s) |
Josefa Albano dos Santos
(died 1994)
Antonia Rodrigues Moura |
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| Children | 7 |
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João Marinho Neto (born 5 October 1912) is a Brazilian supercentenarian who, at the age of 112 years, 89 days,[1][2][3] has been the world's oldest verified living man since the death of John Tinniswood of the United Kingdom on 25 November 2024.[4][5][6]
Biography
João Marinho Neto was born in Maranguape, Ceará, on 5 October 1912 to a farming family. While in his infancy, he moved to Apuiarés with his whole family.[7]
Marinho Neto was married to Josefa Albano dos Santos (1920–1994), with whom he had four children: Antônio, José, Fátima, and Vanda[7] (deceased).
His spouse inherited land in Fazenda Massapê, which he farmed.[citation needed] Later, he fathered three more sons, Vinícius, Jarbas and Conceiçao, from Antonia Rodrigues Moura.[7]
As of November 2024, Marinho Neto resides in the city of Apuiarés. His descendants include his living children, 22 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.[citation needed]
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