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Second oldest man dies in Barbados at the age of 113

(May 30, 2013)

 

 

Sisnett was one of the last two living men verifiably born in the 19th century and the oldest and last surviving verified man born in the year 1900.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Friday May 24, 2013 – The world's second oldest man, James Sisnett of Barbados died on Thursday at the age of 113.

James Emmanuel “Doc” Sisnett who was born on February 22, 1900 was the second oldest man behind 116 year old Jiroemon Kimura of Japan.

Sisnett was one of the last two living men verifiably born in the 19th century and the oldest and last surviving verified man born in the year 1900. He was the only living verified Barbadian supercentenarian and the last surviving verified man born in the 19th century.

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