Bernard Herzberg completed his BA in German literature at London University at 90 and then his first MA (in refugee studies) at 95, making him the world's oldest graduate. Born in Hanover, Germany 21 June 1909; married first Anne Fischer (marriage dissolved), second 1944 Lily Abrams (died 2006; one son, one daughter); He was sitting at the computer in his East Finchley home, putting the final touches to his master's dissertation on apartheid, when he died shortly before his 98th birthday. Source : independent.co.uk - May 2007