Fumie Matsuda (1911-2023)
We are saddened to report the passing of Mrs. Fumie Matsuda (1911-2023) of Hokkaido Prefecture – on November 19, 2023 at the age of 112 years, 233 days. Mrs. Matsuda was born in Japan on March 31, 1911. She celebrated…
Japan: Hiro Matsumoto, 112, and Yuki Nitta, 112, the oldest living persons in Chiba Prefecture and Fukuoka Prefecture
The Gerontology Research Group is delighted to announce the validation of Mrs. Hiro Matsumoto of Japan (Chiba). Hiro Matsumoto was born in Japan on 9 September 1911. In September 2021, she celebrated her 110th birthday and became a supercentenarian. In…
FRANCE: The 15th Supercentenarian Workshop Conference
November 16-17, 2023 marks the 15th Supercentenarian Workshop Conference. We are delighted to report that five members of the Gerontology Research Group are present: Robert Young (GRG Director, GRG Correspondent for the USA), Natalie Coles (widow of Dr. Coles), Wacław…
POLAND: Anna Gawłowska, 110, the second-oldest living person in Poland
The Gerontology Research Group is delighted to announce the validation of Anna Gawłowska. Mrs. Gawłowska was born in Teschen, Austria-Hungary (now Cieszyn, Cieszyn County, Silesia Voivodeship, Poland), on June 6, 1913. Anna Gawłowska’s life has woven a rich tapestry of…
Age validation of 110-year-old World War II veteran, Ilie Ciocan, Romania’s oldest living person
The Gerontology Research Group is pleased to announce the age validation of Mr. Ilie Ciocan of Romania. Ilie Ciocan was born in the village of Cremenari, Galicea, Valcea County, Romania on 28 May 1913. Nevertheless the study of his age,…