The British-resident of Ethel Keterham, who is 115 years old, was recognized the oldest man on the planet. This was reported by the British newspaper The Daily Telegraph, reference to Longeviquest Longevity Data Base.
"The 115-year-old British woman, born in Edward VII age, became the oldest man on the planet," the article reads.
According to the publication, the woman was born on August 21, 1909. He is also the last man in the UK, who lived during the enthronement of King Edward VI.
In early April of this year, the world's oldest man was found in Afghanistan. The man, who is supposedly 140, lives in the eastern Province of Afghanistan.
Akel Nazir told reporters of Tolo news portal that he was about 30 years old when Afghanistan had gained independence from Great Britain. He also says he witnessed the reign of King Amanullah Khan by the King of Afghanistan and the celebration of the Independence Day.
The article says that Nazir's family asks the government to confirm his age with documents, as the archival work in Afghanistan is sufficiently developed.
Translation of: Euromedia24.com
