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Thomas "Old Tom" Parr (c. 1482 or 1483 (reputedly) – 13 November 1635) was an Englishman who was said to have lived for 152 years.
- 2 legitimate (died in infancy), 1 illegitimate
- Old Parr
- Farm servant
- John Parr (father)
It’s a privilege to live and work here – the Abbey really is the heart of the country and its history. Thomas Parr, from Shropshire, lived for 152 years and 9 months through the reigns of ten monarchs and was buried in Westminster Abbey by order of King Charles I.
Jan 2, 2018 · One of the most disputed stories of extreme age belongs to a 17th century man named Thomas Parr, who claimed to be 152 years old at the time of his death. Etching by George Powle (1764–1771) after Rubens; Drypoint by George Powle (fl. 1764–1771) after Peter Paul Rubens. Image credit: Wikipedia.
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Nov 30, 2022 · Thomas Parr, The Man Who Lived to 152 Years. Kaushik Patowary Nov 30, 2022 0 comments. On 15 November 1635, Thomas Parr was laid to rest at a grave in old Westminster Abbey. Tradition insist that this man was born around the year 1482 or 1483, and that he had reached the ripe old age of 152 years.
Sep 8, 2022 · Parr’s 152 years far outstrips Kimura’s 116, so why isn’t he the World Record holder? There are several reasons for the discrepancy. One is that Thomas Parr’s records were confused with those of his grandfather. There was also controversy surrounding Parr’s age due to the autopsy performed by William Harvey, who found Parr’s ...
Sir Thomas Parr (1478 – 11 November 1517) of Kendal in Westmorland (now Cumbria), England, was a courtier and is best known as the father of Queen Catherine Parr, the sixth and final wife of King Henry VIII.
Feb 23, 2022 · If the story were true, Old Tom Parr was 152 years old when he died shortly after meeting King Charles I. He lived through the reigns of ten English monarchs, spanning three royal houses. The...
