John Tinniswood, who was recognized as the world's oldest living man at 112, passed away in his care home in Merseyside, UK. He attributed his longevity to luck and lived through both World Wars as a Second World War veteran.
John Tinniswood lived until the age of 112 The world’s oldest living man has died at the age of 112, ‘surrounded by music and love’ in his care home in Merseyside . John Tinniswood passed away on Monday in Southport, months after being named as the oldest man in the world. He was born in Liverpool on August 26, 1912, the year the Titanic sank, and became the world’s oldest living man in April. He attributed his longevity to ‘luck’.
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page In addition to accounts and auditing, his work involved logistical tasks such as locating stranded soldiers and organising food supplies. He went on to work as an accountant for Shell and BP before retiring in 1972.
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