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Ken Weeks, World’s Second-Oldest Man, Celebrates 113th Birthday
LongeviQuest is pleased to confirm that on 5th October 2026, the world’s second-oldest man and oldest living Australian, Ken Weeks, has celebrated his 113th birthday in Grafton, New South Wales. As...
Viorica Vețian, Romania’s Oldest Woman, Turns 110
Viorica Vețian, the oldest living woman in Romania, turned 110 years old on 3 October in Sighișoara, Mureș County. Viorica Vețian was born in the commune of Băla in Mureș County, Romania, on 3...
Swiss Woman Paulina Hufschmid Turns 111
Paulina Hufschmid, the second-oldest living person in Switzerland, is celebrating her 111th birthday today in Allschwil, according to bz Basel. Paulina Hufschmid was born in Basel, Switzerland, on 2...
Spanish Woman Dolors Sureda Joan Turns 110
Dolors Sureda Joan, a resident of Girona, Catalonia, Spain, celebrated her 110th birthday on 29 September, according to Ajuntament de Girona. Dolors Sureda Joan was born in Girona, Catalonia, Spain,...
Maria José Guimarães, the Oldest Person in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Dies at 111
Maria José Guimarães, the oldest known living person in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, passed away today in Barra Mansa, at the age of 111 years, 168 days. Maria José Guimarães was born on 16 April 1915 in...
Rosa Micaela Puertas, Argentina’s Oldest Person, Turns 114
Rosa Micaela Puertas, the oldest living person in Argentina, celebrated her 114th birthday yesterday in Buenos Aires. Puertas was born in the neighborhood of Boedo of Buenos Aires City, on 29...
Ito Nakagawa (中川イト), 110, of Hokkaido, Japan: Her Life and Daily Routine
Ito Nakagawa, 110, is Hokkaido’s third-oldest living person. With support from Hakodate City and insights from her care home, LongeviQuest explores her life, favorite foods, and daily routine.
VIDEO REPORT: Chitose Awata, 113: “My Whole Life Has Been a Happy One”
On LongeviQuest's YouTube channel, a video report was released covering LongeviQuest Japan President Yumi Yamamoto's recent visit to 113-year-old Chitose Awata (粟田千年), the oldest living person in...