Jan van Ierland
Supercentenarian data for Netherlands
- Full name: Jan van Ierland
- Lifespan: (05.05.1914 – present)
- Age: 110 years
- Birthplace: Netherlands
- Last residence: Netherlands
- Application date: 05.05.2024
- Validation date: 27.05.2024
- Validation source: Gert Jan Kuiper
Biography
Joannes Franciscus Alphonsus Aloysius van Ierland was born in Tilburg, North Brabant, Netherlands on 5 May 1914.
In 1944, he married and had six children. He studied physics and later pursued psychology out of personal interest. He worked as a graphic designer.
He became the oldest known living Dutch-born man, following the death of 109-year-old Eelke Bakker on 3 May 2020.
Following the death of 111-year-old Marina van der Es-Siewers on 11 March 2024, he became the oldest living Dutch-born person.
In May 2024, he celebrated his 110th birthday and became a supercentenarian.
Jan van Ierland currently lives in Bloemendaal, North Holland, Netherlands at the age of 110 years, 276 days.
Validation
Her age was verified by Gert Jan Kuiper, and validated by the Gerontology Research Group (GRG) on 27 May 2024.