Joe Thomas (supercentenarian)

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Joe Thomas (May 1, 1875 - December 14, 1986) was the oldest recognized living man from February until December 1986. He lived in Louisiana. Following his death, Herman Smith-Johannsen became the world's oldest living man.

(Note: this is a retroactive reconstruction of history. In reality, the Joe Thomas case was not verified until July 2002 by the SSA study, and Guinness did not begin the "oldest living man" category until 2000).

Preceded by Shigechiyo Izumi

Oldest Recognized Living Man 21 February 1986–14 December 1986

Succeeded by Herman Smith-Johannsen