What is Jiroemon Kimura's full name in Japanese characters?
木村 次郎右衛門
木村 次郎
木村 右衛門
木村 次
Answer
木村 次郎右衛門 (Kimura Jiroemon) is the full name of the Japanese supercentenarian who lived to be 116 years and 54 days old. He was the oldest verified man in history and the second-oldest verified person ever. Kimura was born in 1897 and died in 2013. He was a farmer and a postal worker. He attributed his longevity to a healthy diet and exercise.
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