Emiliano mercado de toro biography

          Emiliano Mercado del Toro (August 21, – January 24, ) was a..

          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