João Marinho Neto (born 5 October 1912) is a Brazilian supercentenarian who, at the age of 112 years, 102 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]
João Marinho Neto | |
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| Born | 5 October 1912 (age 112 years, 102 days) Maranguape, Ceará, Brazil |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Known for |
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| Spouse(s) |
Josefa Albano dos Santos
(died 1994)Antonia Rodrigues Moura |
| Children | 7 |
Biography
editJoão 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.[8] 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]
References
edit- ^ Maglov, Stefan (4 November 2024). "João Marinho Neto, the World's Second-Oldest Man, Validated at 112". LongeviQuest. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ "Age validation of 111-year-old Josino Levino Ferreira, Brazil's second-oldest living man". Gerontology Research Group. 16 September 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ "Oldest man living". Guinness World Records. 28 November 2024.
- ^ "Após falecimento de inglês, ranking aponta brasileiro como homem mais velho do mundo aos 112 anos". O Globo (in Brazilian Portuguese). 26 November 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ "Ranking aponta brasileiro de 112 anos como homem mais velho do mundo". Universo Online (in Brazilian Portuguese). 26 November 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ "Brasileiro se torna o homem mais velho do mundo após morte de britânico". Correio Braziliense (in Brazilian Portuguese). 26 November 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ a b c "João Marinho Neto of Apuiarés, Ceará, Brazil, becomes the World's Oldest Living Man at 112 | Gerontology Research Group". 28 November 2024. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
- ^ "World's oldest man confirmed as Brazil's João Marinho Neto, aged 112". Guinness World Records. Archived from the original on 2 January 2025. Retrieved 15 January 2025.