Oldest Man Dies at 113

Henry Allingham, the oldest living British veteran of World War I and Guinness-certified as the world’s oldest man, recently died at the age of 113.  Allingham also served in World War II.  Allingham outlived his wife and both of his daughters.  He is survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and one great-great-great grandchild.  

See World’s oldest man, WWI vet, dies aged 113, CNN, July 18, 2009.

Special thanks to Adam Hirsch (professor of law, Florida State University) for bringing this article to my attention.