Jose Paulino Gomes (World’s Oldest Man) obituary & net worth at death

Jose Paulino Gomes (World’s Oldest Man) obituary and net worth at death – Jose Paulino Gomes, believed to be the world’s oldest living man, died at the age of 127. He died on Friday, July 28, 2023, just shy seven days shy of his 128th birthday.

Gomes died at his home in Pedra Bonita, a small village in Minas Gerais, Brazil, after surviving both World Wars and three global pandemics.

Gomes was born on August 4, 1895, according to his 1917 marriage certificate, implying he was born before the death of Queen Victoria of England.

But, while the registry office acknowledged he was born before the turn of the century, his family was unsure of his actual age.

Gomes’ granddaughter Eliane Ferreira, explained to local media why the family was unsure of his age.

“There is a lady nearby who is 98 years old. She says she knew him when he was just a boy. That’s when we became curious to confirm his age and looked up the registry office to find out what was correct,” she said.

She, however, added that he was definitely over 110 years of age.

Meanwhile, the Guinness World Records identifies 116-year-old María Branyas Morera of Spain as the world’s oldest living person. She was born on March 4, 1907.

Gomes leaves behind seven children, 25 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. He was a widower.

Jose Paulino Gomes net worth at death

How much was Jose Paulino Gomes worth at the time of death? Gomes’ net worth is unknown.

He used to work as an animal tamer and was still riding horses up until four years ago.

Source: abtc.ng