Yone Minagawa
Supercentenarian

Yone Minagawa Net Worth

Yone Minagawa was a Japanese supercentenarian who was born on January 4, 1893 and lived to be 114 years old. She was recognized as the oldest living person in the world from late January of 2007 until her death in August of that year.
Yone Minagawa is a member of Supercentenarian

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day January 4, 1893
Birth Place Japan
Age 126 YEARS OLD
Died On Aug 13, 2007 (age 114)
Birth Sign Capricorn

💰 Net worth: $4 Million (2024)

About

Recognized as the oldest living person in the world during a period lasting from late January of 2007 until her death in August of that year, this Japanese Supercentenarian lived well past her 114th birthday. 

Before Fame

In her early years, she supported her family by working as a produce merchant at a Japanese coal mine.

Trivia

In 2005, following the death of Ura Koyama, she became the oldest living Japanese citizen. Two years later, when American Supercentenarian Emma Tillman passed away, she earned the title of world's oldest living person.

Family Life

Her husband died when she was still young, and she later outlived four out of five of her children. At the end of her life, she was living in a nursing community in Keijuen, Akaike, Japan.

Associated With

She and fellow Japanese Supercentenarian Misao Okawa were two of the world's longest-living people. In 2013, when she was 115 years old, Okawa earned the distinction of being the oldest woman alive.

About the author

Lisa Scholfield

As a Senior Writer at Famous Net Worth, I spearhead an exceptional team dedicated to uncovering and sharing the stories of pioneering individuals. My passion for unearthing untold narratives drives me to delve deep into the essence of each subject, bringing forth a unique blend of factual accuracy and narrative allure. In orchestrating the editorial workflow, I am deeply involved in every step—from initial research to the final touches of publishing, ensuring each biography not only informs but also engages and inspires our readership.