Galo Leoz

Dr. Galo Leoz-Ortin (22 April 1879 - 23 January 1990) was a Spanish verified supercentenarian.

Biography
Dr. Leoz-Ortin was born in Alcaniz but moved to Madrid in his teens. A renowned ophthalmologist, he became professor of Ophthalmology at the Faculty of Medicine of Madrid, University of Madrid, where he pioneered the study of degeneration and regeneration of the optic nerves, as well as corneal transplantation. He became President of the Spanish Society of Ophthalmology, Honorary President of the International Society of Neurology, and an honorary member of the national societies of ophthalmology in the United Kingdom and Italy. Dr. Leoz did his last consultation at the age of 103. He loved classical music, especially Baroque, and had was also a fan of opera. He was the father of the architect, sculptor and candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize, Rafael Leoz.

He became the oldest verified living person in Spain on January 1, 1990. On January 13, 1990 he became the oldest verified Spanish man ever. His Spanish male longevity record was broken by Josep Armengol Jover in 1992. He remains the oldest man ever from Aragon.

Leoz-Ortin died on 23 January 1990 at age 110 years, 276 days in Madrid, Spain.