A former sugar cane farmer in Puerto Rico has been confirmed as the world's oldest man by Guinness World Records, just a few weeks shy of his 113th birthday.
Emilio Flores Márquez was born on August 8, 1908, in Carolina, Puerto Rico, making him 112 years and 326 days old as of Wednesday, when Guinness World Records announced the record.
Growing up, Mr Márquez, who was the second oldest of 11 children, was in charge of many household chores and helped take care of his younger siblings.
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Puerto Rico's Emilio Flores Marquez has become the new Guinness World Records title holder for the oldest living man at 112 years and 326 days old.(Guinness World Records)