Rezső Gallai (supercentenarian) facts for kids

Rezső Gallai (born January 29, 1904 – died September 25, 2014) was a man from Hungary who lived for a very long time. People who live to be over 110 years old are called supercentenarians. Rezső Gallai lived to be 110 years and 239 days old.

For a few months, he was known as the oldest living man in Europe. This happened after another very old man, Arturo Licata, passed away in April 2014. Rezső Gallai held this title until his own death later that year.

Who Was Rezső Gallai?

Rezső Gallai was born in a town called Szombathely in what was then Austria-Hungary. This was a long time ago, at the very beginning of the 20th century. He lived through many big changes in the world.

His Long Life

Living to be over 110 years old is very rare. Rezső Gallai was one of the few people to reach such an amazing age. He became known for his long life in his home country of Hungary.

Europe's Oldest Man

In April 2014, Rezső Gallai became the oldest living man in Europe. He took this special title after Arturo Licata, who was 111 years old, passed away. Rezső Gallai held this title for about five months.

When Did He Pass Away?

Rezső Gallai died on September 25, 2014. He passed away in the city of Győr, which is also in Hungary. At the time of his death, he was 110 years old.