Jiroemon Kimura
Japanese supercentenarian, verified longest–lived man in history (1897–2013)
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Summary
Jiroemon Kimura was born on April 19, 1897[1], in Kyōtango-shi[2]. He died on June 12, 2013[3], in Kyōtango-shi[4]. He worked as a farmer[5] and mail carrier[6]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,438 views/month, #6,838 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Japan[8], Empire of Japan[9]
- Field of work: mail carrier[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Commons category: Jirōemon Kimura[12]
- Family name: Kimura[13]
- Manner of death: natural causes[14]
- Birth name: 三宅金治郎[15]
- Name in native language: 木村次郎右衛門[16]
- Name in kana: きむら じろうえもん[17]
- Number of children: 7[18]
- Subject has role: oldest human[19], centenarian[20], supercentenarian[21]
Why It Matters
Jiroemon Kimura has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]
FAQs
Where was Jiroemon Kimura born?
Jiroemon Kimura was born in Kyōtango-shi[2].
Where did Jiroemon Kimura die?
Jiroemon Kimura passed away in Kyōtango-shi[4].