The World's Oldest Man Bob Weighton Celebrates His 112th Birthday

Apr 01, 2020 by apost team

The Guinness World Records' oldest man in the world Bob Weighton celebrated his 112th birthday on March 29.

He was deemed the world’s oldest man after the death of Chitetsu Watanabe of Japan.

Bob Weighton turned 112 years old on March 29, 2020. The Guinness World Records holder has lived through five monarchs, 22 British prime ministers, two World Wars, Spanish flu, and more. Bob was recognized as the world’s oldest man after the death of Chitetsu Watanabe of Japan, who died last month just 10 days shy of his 113th birthday. 

When asked what his secret was to a long and healthy life, Bob said, “I don’t eat much meat and I only drink when I’m at a party.”

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Bob was born on March 29, 1908. He is from Alton, Hampshire, UK. At the time, King Edward VII was still reigning over Britain.

Bob has led a well-traveled and fulfilling life. After securing a degree in mechanical engineering, he began to travel the world. He has lived in Taiwan, Canada, and the US. He returned to England in 1946 with his wife Agnes and three children. Bob then took on a position as a lecturer at the City University of London, only retiring in 1973. He also has 10 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

“I just accept it as a fact. It’s not something I ever intended, wanted or worked for but it’s just one of those facts of life. You might find it amazing but it’s just one of those things. I have not lived my life avoiding being run over by buses or getting cancer or anything else. I’ve done nothing to deserve or achieve this age. I’m just one of the lucky ones,” he said about his exceptionally long life.

His birthday plans have been postponed indefinitely because of the coronavirus pandemic For that, his plans are to just have a relaxing day at home.

Happy birthday, Bob. What do you think is the secret to a long life? Let us know in the comments and be sure to pass this along to your friends and family.