Henri Content, France’s Oldest Man, Dies at 110: Who is the New Oldest?

Henri Content, the oldest man in France, died on February 15th at the age of 110, according to an announcement made Wednesday by the Ehpad L’Hermitage, where he resided in Bellerive-sur-Allier, in the Allier department.

Born January 4, 1916, in the Yonne department, Content became the doyen of France following the death of Maurice Le Coutour, aged 111, in the Manche department on January 23rd. Content, a former teacher, had recently moved to the Ehpad to be closer to his son, according to La Montagne.

“My two great principles of life: not too much and to love life,” Content told the newspaper.

With his passing, the title of oldest man in France now passes to Jean Turco, a former member of parliament, aged 108, according to Arnaud Le Page, creator of the blog “Les grands centenaires français” (LGCF). However, Le Page has issued a call for information, suggesting there may be an even older man living in France.

The oldest living person in the world is currently Ethel Caterham of the United Kingdom, aged 116, according to the Gerontology Research Group (GRG) and the LongeviQuest database. Madeleine Dellamonica, aged 113, is currently recognized as the oldest woman in France, according to the GRG.