Shigechiyo Izumi

Shigechiyo Izumi, born on June 29, 1865, was a remarkable Japanese farmer and lecturer who gained international recognition as the oldest living person following the death of Niwa Kawamoto on November 16, 1976. His extraordinary longevity captured the attention of the world, and his claimed birth date was officially accepted by Guinness World Records, which acknowledged him as the oldest verified man ever.

Despite the accolades, Izumi's title was later withdrawn in 2010, leading to a shift in recognition within the Guinness World Records. In the 2012 edition, Christian Mortensen was named the