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Oldest living man

The current oldest living man record is 114 years, held by João Marinho Neto (Brazil), set on October 8, 2026.

114

years

João Marinho Neto (Brazil)

Ceará, Brazil, 2026

Holder
João Marinho Neto (Brazil)
Record
114 years
Exact figure
114 years, 3 days (as of October 8, 2026; born October 5, 1912)
Location
Ceará, Brazil
Date set
October 8, 2026
Recognized by
Guinness World Records

Put it in perspective

João Marinho Neto (Brazil) lived through 114 years of history. Here is what changed along the way.

  1. Born1912
  2. Age 21914World War I begins
  3. Age 271939World War II begins
  4. Age 571969First people walk on the Moon
  5. Age 771989The Berlin Wall falls
  6. Age 1142026Sets the record: 114 years, 3 days (as of October 8, 2026; born October 5, 1912)

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