Carl Berner facts for kids
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Carl Berner
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Carl James Berner
January 27, 1902 Stuttgart, Württemberg, Germany
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| Died | January 7, 2013 (aged 110 years, 346 days) New York City, United States
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| Nationality | German, American |
| Occupation | Civic activist and toymaker |
| Known for | Being a supercentenarian |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret Berner (m.1936–1987, her death) |
| Children | 1 |
Carl Ernest Berner (January 27, 1902 – January 7, 2013) was a German-born American who lived a very long life. He was known for being a civic activist and a toymaker. He lived to be 110 years old!
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Who Was Carl Berner?
Carl Berner was born in Germany in 1902. He later moved to the United States and became an American citizen. He was a special person because he lived for more than a century, becoming what is called a "supercentenarian." This means he lived to be over 110 years old!
Early Life and Family
Carl James Berner was born on January 27, 1902, in Stuttgart, Germany. After his parents passed away, he moved to France. Later, he made his home in the United States. Carl married Margaret Berner in 1936. They were together until Margaret's death in 1987. They had one daughter named Emily Berner.
A Life of Creativity: The Toymaker
One of Carl Berner's interesting jobs was being a toymaker. Imagine creating toys that bring joy to children! This part of his life shows his creative side. Besides making toys, he was also a civic activist. This means he worked to improve his community and help others.
A Long and Active Life
Carl Berner lived a very long life, almost reaching his 111th birthday. He passed away on January 7, 2013, in New York City. At the time of his death, he was one of the oldest men in the world. He was known for his long life and his contributions as an activist and toymaker.
