Erdman Blank, the oldest known living man in Estonia, is celebrating his 107th birthday today in Tartu, according to Tartu Postimees.
Blank was born in the village of Reola, in Tartu County, Estonia, on 3 March 1918, to mother Julie Blank (1890–1969). He had at least three sisters. He was born less than two weeks following the Estonian Declaration of Independence. At some point, he married Endla Toover (1928–2013), and the couple had six children.
It was reported that his hearing has declined, so speakers must write their speeches on paper and hand them to him. However, he still enjoys reading—he simply puts on his glasses, and everything becomes clear. Every morning, he reads the newspaper.
Following the passing of 106-year-old Hugo-Eduard Vaino (10 October 1915 – 9 March 2022), he became the oldest known living man in Estonia, at the age of 104.
The featured image was sourced from Tartu Postimees.
LongeviQuest extends warm congratulations to Erdman Blank on his 107th birthday.
