Canuto González Britos, a resident of San José de los Arroyos, Caaguazú Department, Paraguay, celebrated his 109th birthday on 19 January. His birthday was first reported by La Nación, and his age is officially validated by LongeviQuest as of 29 January.
Canuto was born in Guairá Department, Paraguay. At the age of 15, he joined the military alongside his brother Félix during the Chaco War (1932-1935) to secure the release of their father, an endeavor they succeeded in achieving. Tragically, Félix lost his life during their first battle.
Serving with the R.I. 2 Ytororó Infantry Unit, Canuto endured severe hardships, including extreme thirst and hunger, and even sustained a hand injury that cost him a finger. Despite these challenges, he remained steadfast in his duty, contributing to Paraguay’s effort to reclaim its Chaco territory. His service spanned over three decades, from 1932 to 1966.
After the war, Canuto returned to his rural roots, working in agriculture and finding love at age 35 with Francisca, the mother of his seven children. The family grew to include 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Francisca passed away around 1990.
At the moment, he is the second-oldest known living man in Paraguay, after Virgilio Dávalos Rey, who celebrated his 110th birthday last October. However, his age has not been validated as of January 2025.
The featured image is sourced from Facebook (Ejército Paraguayo).
LongeviQuest extends warm congratulations to Canuto González Britos on her 109th birthday.
