Walter Orthmann

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Walter Orthmann born?April 19, 1922
2. Where was Walter Orthmann born?Brazil
3. What is the career duration?84 years (1938-2022)
4. What is the company?ReneauxView (textile company)
5. Who was Walter Orthmann?Walter Orthmann was a Brazilian man who worked at the same company for almost 90 years. He started in 1938 and kept working until at least 2022. His long career earned him a Guinness World Record.
6. How long did Walter Orthmann work at ReneauxView?He worked there for 84 years, from 1938 to 2022. That is the longest time anyone has worked at one company.

Centenarian: An individual who has attained the age of 100 years or more.
Guinness World Record: An official record recognized by Guinness World Records for an extraordinary human achievement or feat.
Textile Industry: The sector of the economy concerned with the design, production, and distribution of cloth and clothing.
Career Longevity: The sustained duration of an individual's professional working life, often within a specific field or company.