João Marinho Neto

• Full name: João Marinho Neto
• Lifespan: (05.10.1912 – present)
• Age: 113 years
• Birthplace: Brazil (Ceará)
• Last residence: Brazil (Ceará)
• Application date: 26.11.2024
• Validation date: 28.11.2024
• Validation source: Guinness World Records

Biography

João Marinho Neto was born in Maranguape, Ceará, Brazil, on October 5 1912. During his childhood, his parents moved the family to a rural area of Apuiarés. At some point, he married Josefa Albano dos Santos (1920–1994), with whom he had four children: Antônio, José, Fátima, and Vanda. Later in his life, João had three more children with his second wife Antonia Rodrigues Moura: Vinícius, Jarbas, and Conceição. Through hard work, João built a financially stable life, accruing assets such as land and houses.

On October 5 2022 he celebrated his 110th birthday, becoming a supercentenarian.

On April 2 2024, following the death of 114-year-old Juan Vicente Pérez Mora of Venezuela, he became the oldest known living man in South America.

On November 25 2024, following the death of 112-year-old British John Tinniswood, he became the World’s Oldest Living Man.

João Marinho Neto currently lives in the city of Apuiarés, Ceará, Brazil, at the age of 113.

Longevity recognition

• WORLD’S OLDEST LIVING MAN (25.11.2024 – present)
• Oldest living man in South America (02.04.2024 – present)

Validation

The case of Mr. João Marinho Neto was recognized by Guinness World Records, with the support of Mr. Marinho Neto’s closest family and validated by both Guinness World Records (GWR) and the Gerontology Research Group (GRG) on November 28 2024.