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Queen Elizabeth II Now World’s Oldest Monarch by ajaniade004: 8:22am On Jan 24, 2015 |
Queen Elizabeth II now world’s oldest monarch Fri, 23 Jan 2015 07:30:44 -0800 The Queen of England has now become the world’s oldest monarch, following the demise of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah, reported The Telegraph. Abdullah passed away earlier today (Friday) and was 90-years-old. Queen Elizabeth II will turn 89 this April. She is one of eight octogenarian monarchs in the world, with others including the King of Thailand and the Emperor of Japan. Although she now holds the honour of being the world’s oldest monarch, she is not the longest-reigning current monarch. That particular distinction goes to the king of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej, who will celebrate 69 years on the throne in June. Adulyadej was only 18 when he was crowned as king. The longest-reigning monarch of all time was Sobhuza II of Swaziland, who was on the throne for 82 years from 1899 to 1982, though the Egyptian pharaoh Pepi II is said to have reigned for up to 94 years, having come to the throne at the age of six. Some historians, however, believe he reigned for 64 years. The Queen is the second-longest reigning monarch in British history, behind her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria, whose record she is due to surpass in September this year. |
Re: Queen Elizabeth II Now World’s Oldest Monarch by mizjules(f): 8:27am On Jan 24, 2015 |
Long live the queen!! 1 Like |
Re: Queen Elizabeth II Now World’s Oldest Monarch by SeverusSnape(m): 8:38am On Jan 24, 2015 |
**In Alan Quatermain's voice**.... long live the Queen!! |
Re: Queen Elizabeth II Now World’s Oldest Monarch by bamiwale: 8:38am On Jan 24, 2015 |
Wrong information Olubadan clocked 100 last year. Some other monarchs in Nigeria or elsewhere may even be older. |
Re: Queen Elizabeth II Now World’s Oldest Monarch by ajaniade004: 10:35am On Jan 24, 2015 |
bamiwale:. We are talking about people that have valid birth certificate and not people that guess their age. 2 Likes |
Re: Queen Elizabeth II Now World’s Oldest Monarch by Onyejiuwaokoh: 10:50am On Jan 24, 2015 |
bamiwale:Some people like Olubadan and co can not actually and accurately prove their age. Many of them guess and quote what they feel because they were born in their compound so no correct record. 1 Like |
Re: Queen Elizabeth II Now World’s Oldest Monarch by asadike(f): 11:44am On Jan 24, 2015 |
Good for her! I wish her 100.more years |
Re: Queen Elizabeth II Now World’s Oldest Monarch by bamiwale: 12:25pm On Jan 24, 2015 |
Onyejiuwaokoh:Check this please: Oba Odulana was born in Igbo Elerin in Lagelu Local Government Area of Ibadan to Pa Ayinla Odulana on Thursday, 14 April, 1914. Kabiyesi hails from Ladunni Compound, Oja’gbo in the present Ibadan North East Local Government Area, Oyo State. He began his elementary education at Saint Andrew’st School, Bamigbola in Lagelu Local Government Area in January 1922 and obtained a transfer to the famous St. Peter’s School, Aremo in 1929. He completed his middle education at Mapo Central School in December, 1936. Kabiyesi also furthered his education through correspondence college. The dates mentioned in that write up are verifiable in records. |
Re: Queen Elizabeth II Now World’s Oldest Monarch by bamiwale: 12:30pm On Jan 24, 2015 |
Onyejiuwaokoh:For someone that has it on record to start his primary education 93years ago, I think that is a proof enough. I hope you know all primary schools keep admission records. I have personally seen such record on a visit to my own primary school. |
Re: Queen Elizabeth II Now World’s Oldest Monarch by ajaniade004: 1:56pm On Jan 24, 2015 |
bamiwale:You are wrong here a bit as April 14, 1914 actually fell on a Tuesday and not Thursday. |
Re: Queen Elizabeth II Now World’s Oldest Monarch by bamiwale: 3:09pm On Jan 24, 2015 |
ajaniade004: You are right sir. I agree with you. 1 Like |
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