Joaquim Varela is a Portuguese supercentenarian who is currently the nation’s oldest living man. His age has been validated by ESO and recognized by LongeviQuest.
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BIOGRAPHY
Joaquim Varela was born in Ourique, Beja District, Portugal, on 1 June 1915. His parents were Amadeu Guerreiro and Maria Antónia. He started working at the age of 7, herding animals, and later dedicated himself to farming and livestock raising.
In August 1940, he married Augusta Parreira (1915–1993). The couple had six children (four daughters and two sons). He began living in São Brás de Alportel with his daughter and son-in-law after becoming widowed.
At the age of 105, he had nine grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
RECOGNITION
Following the passing of Manuel Ferreira (31 October 1913 – 21 September 2022) of Lisbon District, he became the oldest known living man in Portugal.
His age was verified by Gabriel Lemos, and validated by European Supercentenarian Organisation on 7 January 2026, and recognized by LongeviQuest on 8 February 2026.
ATTRIBUTION
* “Joaquim Varela e Augusta Parreira” – Geneall, 23 February 2009
* “Joaquim Varela nascido a 13 de Maio de 1915” – São Brás Acontece, October 2020 (page 17)
GALLERY
(Source: Município de São Brás de Alportel)
Undated. (Source: Facebook)
Undated. (Source: Facebook)
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