World's Oldest Man Dead at 114

World | March 6, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

A retired Spanish shoemaker born in the same year as Adolf Hitler and officially the world's oldest man has died at his home at the age of 114. Guinness World Records recognised Joan Riudavets Moll as the the world's oldest man following the death of Japan's Yukichi Chuganji, also 114, in September. Riudavets, who attributed his longevity to a life of moderation, was born on December 15, 1889 -- the year Hitler and Charlie Chaplin were born and the year the Eiffel Tower was completed.

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