Francisco Simão de Lima is a Brazilian supercentenarian who is currently one of the oldest living men in Brazil.
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BIOGRAPHY
Francisco Simão de Lima was born in Baturité, Ceará, Brazil on 10 January 1916 (although he claims to be born on 5 May 1915). At a young age, he moved to the municipality of Quixadá.
In 1940, he married his wife and went on to have 14 children with her. At the age of 54, he moved to the city of Fortaleza, where he currently resides at the age of 108. In 2023, he was reported to have 28 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, and 19 great-great-grandchildren.
In January 2026, he turned 110, making him a supercentenarian.
RECOGNITION
His age was verified by Gabriel Ainsworth, James Roberts and Iara Souza, and validated by LongeviQuest on 8 November 2025.
ATTRIBUTION
* “Cearense comemora 108 anos de idade com estilo de vida ativo e independente” – GCMAIS, 6 May 2023
GALLERY
With his wife in an undated photo. (Source: GCMAIS)
At the age of 107 on 5 May 2023. (Courtesy of the family).
At the age of 108 on 4 May 2024. (Courtesy of the family).
At the age of 109 on 5 May 2025. (Courtesy of the family).
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