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Charlie Nelson

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Charlie Nelson
Born(1867-09-21)September 21, 1867
Canton, Ohio
💀DiedAugust 20, 1978(1978-08-20) (aged 110)
Guthrie Center, IowaAugust 20, 1978(1978-08-20) (aged 110)
🏳️ NationalityAmerican
💼 Occupation
Watch repairman, teacher, businessman, mayor
Known forOldest living man at the time of his death

Charlie Nelson (21 September 1867 - 20 August 1978) was the world's oldest living man for a time. He moved to Guthrie Center, Iowa in 1872. Nelson held various jobs throughout his life, such as teaching, being a businessman, getting a degree at Northwestern University, and being a watch repairman. He was also in the business of real estate insurance.

He was for eight years the mayor of Guthrie Center. He stayed active in his old age. He drove a car until he was 99. He attributed his longevity "to his love of people, for life, and keeping interested in world activities, as well as continuing to work."

Nelson died on 20 August 1978, at the age of 110 years, 333 days. He was also the world's oldest living man. He was the last verified surviving man born in the 1860s.

Preceded by
Jean Teillet
Oldest recognized living man
17 March 1977 — 20 August 1978
Succeeded by
Charlie Phillips

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