The Guinness World Records has named John Alfred Tinniswood, a 111-year-old from England, the world’s oldest living man.
Guinness World Records (GWR) recognized Tinniswood following Juan Vicente Pérez of Venezuela’s death at 114 on Tuesday. Tinniswood, a Liverpool native born on August 26, 1912, now resides in a Southport care home.
At 111, Tinniswood maintains independence, engaging with the radio and managing his finances. He attributes his longevity to “pure luck,” stating life’s duration is beyond one’s control. Tinniswood was born in the year the Titanic sank.
Tinniswood met his wife during World War II, marrying in 1942, and they welcomed a daughter in 1943. Post-retirement, Tinniswood, whose wife passed in 1986, had worked for the Royal Mail and as an accountant for Shell and BP.
Residing in a Southport care home, the great-grandfather is known for his sociability.
He recommends against smoking and admits to consuming alcohol. Tinniswood lived through both World Wars, contributing administratively to the latter.
To become the world’s oldest person, Tinniswood has more years to achieve, with the title currently held by Spain’s Maria Branyas Morera, aged 117.
Jiroemon Kimura of Japan remains the oldest man, passing away in 2013 at 116 years and 54 days.
