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In April, Guinness World Records recognized John Alfred Tinniswood as the world’s oldest living man. Reuters


September 03, 2024 Tags:

John Alfred Tinniswood, who was born on August 26, 1912, the same year the Titanic sank and New Mexico and Arizona became U.S. states, is celebrating his 112th birthday. As the world's oldest living man, Tinniswood is marking this milestone at his care home in Southport, a charming seaside town in western England.
Despite his impressive age, Tinniswood remains remarkably grounded. In a recent conversation with Guinness World Records (GWR), he shared that he feels no different at 112 than he did at any other age. “I don’t feel that age, I don’t get excited over it,” he said. “That’s probably why I’ve reached it. I just take it in my stride like anything else.”

Tinniswood's long life has included many significant historical events and milestones. As a father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, he has seen tremendous changes throughout his lifetime. He was recognized by GWR as the oldest man alive in April and is also acknowledged as the world's oldest surviving male World War II veteran.

In his daily life, Tinniswood keeps busy by listening to the radio and handling tasks such as managing his finances and getting out of bed without help. His advice for longevity is simple: moderation. Reflecting on his life, he attributes his long age to staying active in his younger years, including a lot of walking. He emphasizes that he is "no different" from anyone else and suggests that there's no special secret to his longevity.

Looking ahead, Tinniswood speculates about the future, expressing a hope for more honesty and less pretense among countries. “Oh good lord,” he said, “I want to see more honesty between the various countries. They all put, including our own, all put on a bit of show now and again.”

At 112, Tinniswood is four years younger than Japan’s 116-year-old Tomiko Itooka, who recently became the oldest living person following the death of 117-year-old Maria Branyas Morera from the United States. Tinniswood is also approaching the age of the oldest man ever, a title held by Japan’s Jiroemon Kimura, who lived to 116. The record for the oldest person ever belongs to Jeanne Calment from France, who lived for 122 years.

As Tinniswood celebrates this remarkable birthday, he continues to inspire with his longevity and straightforward outlook on life. His life spans over a century of historical events and social changes, and he remains a symbol of endurance and resilience.

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