Wilhelm Schorner

Wilhelm Schorner  (3 February 1889 - 29 March 1999) - was a validated German supercentenarian who was both the oldest living man and the oldest living person in Germany.

Biography
Wilhelm Schorner was born in Bavaria on 3 February 1889 and died pn 29 March 1999 aged 110 years, 54 days. His age was validated by the Gerontology Research Group on Mar. 1, 2009. He was the second male supercentenarian in the history of Germany after Friedrich Wedeking. He was the oldest living person in Germany after the death of 109-year old Marie Stegmann on 5 January 1999 until his own death and was succeeded by 110-year old Maria Laqua.

Reference

 * Gerontology Research Group