Joao Marinho Neto from Brazil, who is now 112 years old, was recognized as the oldest man in the world. This is reported by the Guinness Book of World Records, writes UNN.
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It is noted that the Brazilian became the oldest person in the world after the death of Briton John Tinniswood from the UK at the age of 112 years. The record age of the man was confirmed by the LongeviQuest gerontology group.
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Joao Neto was born on October 5, 1912 in Maranguape, Brazil, the son of a farmer. As a boy, he helped his father, in particular, collecting fruit from trees and caring for cattle.
Subsequently, the Brazilian married Josepha Albano – in this marriage four children were born.
After inheriting his father's land, Joao Neto continued to cultivate the plots and raise cattle, goats, pigs and chickens.
The Guinness Book of World Records says that during his lifetime, the Brazilian faced many difficulties and experienced several severe droughts that affected his region for many years.
"But he worked hard to build a financially stable life, accumulating a lot of assets like land and houses," they added.
Later in another marriage, Joao Neto had three more children. Now the man has six children, 22 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
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Maria Branas Morera, a Spanish woman who was considered the oldest person in the world, died at the age of 117. After her death, the oldest living person was 116-year-old Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka.