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About Chitetsu Watanabe
Chitetsu Watanabe was a famous supercentenarian and farmer from Japan who became known in his homeland and the world over for being remarkably old. At the time of his death, Watanabe was officially recognized as the oldest living man in the world.
Family Life
Watanabe fathered five children throughout the course of his life. Upon his death, he left behind 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandsons/daughters. He also lived to see the birth of a great-great-grandchild.
Trivia
He was approximately 112 years and 355 days old when he died. He died (in February, 2020) just 11 days after the Guinness World Records recognized him as the oldest man alive.
According to Watanabe, the secret to living a long life was smiling and never allowing oneself to be angry.
He served in the military during World War II.
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F.A.Q. about Chitetsu Watanabe
When is his birthday?
Chitetsu Watanabe's birthday is on March 5, 1907.
In how many days is his birthday?
Chitetsu Watanabe's birthday is in 314 days
How old was Chitetsu Watanabe when he died?
He was 112 years old.
When did he die?
He died in February 23, 2020.
How old would he be today?
Chitetsu Watanabe would be 117 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Chitetsu Watanabe from?
He was born in Niigata, Japan.