British World War One (veteran) Henry Allingham is the world's oldest man at 113 following the death of the previous (holder) of the title, Japan's Tomoji Tanabe, Guinness World Records said on Friday.
"Henry Allingham is now (officially) the oldest man in the world," said a spokeswoman for the organization widely (recognized) as the authority on record-breakers.
Tanabe, who ate mostly vegetables and believed the (key) to his longevity was not drinking alcohol, died on Friday aged 113 and had (held) the record for the oldest living male since January, 2007.
Allingham was (born) in London on June 6, 1896, and took the British title on January 19, 2007 aged 110 years 227 days, Guinness World Records said in a (statement).
"We're (pleased) to see an English man take the world record -- the last time someone from England held the title was Frederick Butterfield, who (died) on March 9, 1974, aged 110," said Craig Glenday, Editor-in-Chief of Guinness World Records.
Allingham is one of only two (surviving) World War One veterans in the United Kingdom and the last surviving founder member of the Royal Air Force, (according) to British media.
Allingham's life has (spanned) three centuries and six monarchs, starting with Queen Victoria. He has five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 14 great-great grandchildren and one great-great-great grandchild.
Guinness World Records (said) the oldest living person is American Gertrude Baines, 115, who was born on April 6, 1894.
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