Who was Mathew Beard?
Q: Who was Mathew Beard?
A: Mathew Beard was an American supercentenarian claimant, farmer, and claimed veteran of the Spanish-American War in 1898.
Q: When was Mathew Beard born and when did he die?
A: Mathew Beard was born on July 9, 1870, and he died on February 16, 1985.
Q: What is special about Mathew Beard's age?
A: Mathew Beard is verified to be the first person in history to become 114 years old.
Q: Who was believed to be the oldest living person at the time of Mathew Beard's death?
A: The now debunked Japaneseman Shigechiyo Izumi who claimed to be 5 years older was believed to be the oldest living person at the time of Mathew Beard's death.
Q: In which war did Mathew Beard claim to have been a veteran?
A: Mathew Beard claimed to have been a veteran of the Spanish-American War in 1898.
Q: Was Mathew Beard's claim of being a veteran verified?
A: It is not mentioned in the text whether Mathew Beard's claim of being a veteran was verified or not.
Q: What was Mathew Beard's occupation?
A: Mathew Beard was a farmer.
