Emiliano mercado de toro biography

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    Emiliano Mercado del Toro

    Puerto Rican supercentenarian (1891–2007)

    In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Mercado and the second or maternal family name is del Toro.

    Emiliano Mercado del Toro

    Mercado in December 2006

    Born(1891-08-21)August 21, 1891

    Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, Kingdom of Spain

    Died(2007-01-24)January 24, 2007
    (aged 115 years, 156 days)

    Isabela, Puerto Rico

    Resting placeCementerio Municipal San Martín de Porres in
    Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
    Other namesEmilio
    Known for
    • World's oldest living man (November 19, 2004 – January 24, 2007)
    • World's oldest living person (December 11, 2006 – January 24, 2007)
    • Oldest verified military veteran ever
    • Oldest Puerto Rican ever
    AllegianceUnited States of America
    Service / branch United States Army
    RankPrivate
    Battles / warsWorld War I

    Emiliano Mercado del Toro (August 21, 1891 – January 24, 2007) was a Puert