Antoni Wojciechowski

Antoni Wojciechowski (Nov. 15, 1906 - May 19, 2016) - was a Polish centenarian, veteran of World War II and the oldest living man in Poland at the time of his passing.

Mr. Antoni Wojciechowski was born in Rydzyna County. In 1939, he took part in the September campaign, fought in the Swietokrzyskie region and was taken to German captivity. After the war, he worked at a local building facility. In 2015, he celebreated his 109th birthday. Having surpassed the age of Franciszek Karwowski (1895-2005) by two days, Antoni Wojciechowski is recognised as the male longevity record-holder of Poland. At the time of his passing, he was among the oldest men in Europe.