Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, wears a traditional laurel wreath awarded to Italian students when they graduate, as he attends his graduation day after completing his undergraduate degree in history and philosophy at the University of

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, wears a traditional laurel wreath awarded to Italian students when they graduate, as he attends his graduation day after completing his undergraduate degree in history and philosophy at the University of Palermo, in Palermo, Italy July 29, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, is helped by his son Ninni Paterno, 72, to get up from his bed, two days before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at Paterno's home in Pa

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, is helped by his son Ninni Paterno, 72, to get up from his bed, two days before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at Paterno's home in Palermo, Italy, July 27, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, has breakfast in his kitchen, two days before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 27, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, has breakfast in his kitchen, two days before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 27, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, shaves his beard as he gets ready for the day, two days before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 27,

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, shaves his beard as he gets ready for the day, two days before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 27, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, gestures to his carer, two days before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 27, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, gestures to his carer, two days before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 27, 2020.

Vintage radios sit on the bedside table of Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, a day before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 28, 2020.

Vintage radios sit on the bedside table of Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, a day before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 28, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, walks past a painting hung on the wall depicting his wedding day with his late wife Stefana Battaglia, who died in 2006, and Paterno, two days before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an u

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, walks past a painting hung on the wall depicting his wedding day with his late wife Stefana Battaglia, who died in 2006, and Paterno, two days before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 27, 2020.

A photo taken in 1933 shows Giuseppe Paterno, who is graduating with a degree in history and philosophy aged 96, when he was a child dressed as sailor at his elementary school, in Palermo, Italy November 4, 2019. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

A photo taken in 1933 shows Giuseppe Paterno, who is graduating with a degree in history and philosophy aged 96, when he was a child dressed as sailor at his elementary school, in Palermo, Italy November 4, 2019. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, poses for a photograph, a day before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 28, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, poses for a photograph, a day before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 28, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, who is studying for an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy at The University of Palermo, uses his typewriter as he studies for an exam, at his home in Palermo, Italy, November 4, 2019.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, who is studying for an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy at The University of Palermo, uses his typewriter as he studies for an exam, at his home in Palermo, Italy, November 4, 2019.

Religious icons sit amongst stationery items belonging to Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, a day before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, J

Religious icons sit amongst stationery items belonging to Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, a day before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 28, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, uses his typewriter a day before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 28, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, uses his typewriter a day before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 28, 2020.

Philosophy books belonging to Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, stand on a shelf, a day before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 28, 20

Philosophy books belonging to Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, stand on a shelf, a day before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 28, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, goes over his study notes at his desk, a day before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 28, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, goes over his study notes at his desk, a day before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 28, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, takes an elevator up to his apartment, as he returns home from the supermarket, two days before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, in Pale

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, takes an elevator up to his apartment, as he returns home from the supermarket, two days before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, in Palermo, Italy, July 27, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, hugs a friend at a supermarket, two days before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, Italy, July 27, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, hugs a friend at a supermarket, two days before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, Italy, July 27, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, marks his graduation date on July 29 on his calendar, a day before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, marks his graduation date on July 29 on his calendar, a day before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 28, 2020.

The University of Palermo, where Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, studied for his undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, stands prior to his graduation in Palermo, Italy, July 29, 2020.

The University of Palermo, where Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, studied for his undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, stands prior to his graduation in Palermo, Italy, July 29, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, attends his graduation, which had social distancing measures in place, after completing his undergraduate degree in history and philosophy at the University of Palermo, during the coronavirus disease (CO

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, attends his graduation, which had social distancing measures in place, after completing his undergraduate degree in history and philosophy at the University of Palermo, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Palermo, Italy, July 29, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, is awarded his graduation certificate after completing his undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, during his graduation at the University of Palermo, in Palermo, Italy, July 29, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, is awarded his graduation certificate after completing his undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, during his graduation at the University of Palermo, in Palermo, Italy, July 29, 2020.

The graduation certificate of Giuseppe Paterno's, 96, Italy's oldest student, who completed his undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, is pictured at the University of Palermo, in Palermo, Italy, July 29, 2020.

The graduation certificate of Giuseppe Paterno's, 96, Italy's oldest student, who completed his undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, is pictured at the University of Palermo, in Palermo, Italy, July 29, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, poses for the media as he attends his graduation after completing his undergraduate degree in history and philosophy at the University of Palermo, in Palermo, Italy, July 29, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, poses for the media as he attends his graduation after completing his undergraduate degree in history and philosophy at the University of Palermo, in Palermo, Italy, July 29, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, celebrates with his family after graduating from his undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, during his graduation at the University of Palermo, in Palermo, Italy, July 29, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, celebrates with his family after graduating from his undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, during his graduation at the University of Palermo, in Palermo, Italy, July 29, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, celebrates after graduating from his undergraduate degree in history and philosophy during his graduation at the University of Palermo, in Palermo, Italy, July 29, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, celebrates after graduating from his undergraduate degree in history and philosophy during his graduation at the University of Palermo, in Palermo, Italy, July 29, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, wears a traditional laurel wreath awarded to Italian students when they graduate, as he attends his graduation day after completing his undergraduate degree in history and philosophy at the University of
Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, is helped by his son Ninni Paterno, 72, to get up from his bed, two days before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at Paterno's home in Pa
Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, has breakfast in his kitchen, two days before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 27, 2020.
Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, shaves his beard as he gets ready for the day, two days before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 27,
Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, gestures to his carer, two days before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 27, 2020.
Vintage radios sit on the bedside table of Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, a day before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 28, 2020.
Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, walks past a painting hung on the wall depicting his wedding day with his late wife Stefana Battaglia, who died in 2006, and Paterno, two days before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an u
A photo taken in 1933 shows Giuseppe Paterno, who is graduating with a degree in history and philosophy aged 96, when he was a child dressed as sailor at his elementary school, in Palermo, Italy November 4, 2019. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, poses for a photograph, a day before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 28, 2020.
Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, who is studying for an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy at The University of Palermo, uses his typewriter as he studies for an exam, at his home in Palermo, Italy, November 4, 2019.
Religious icons sit amongst stationery items belonging to Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, a day before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, J
Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, uses his typewriter a day before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 28, 2020.
Philosophy books belonging to Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, stand on a shelf, a day before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 28, 20
Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, goes over his study notes at his desk, a day before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 28, 2020.
Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, takes an elevator up to his apartment, as he returns home from the supermarket, two days before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, in Pale
Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, hugs a friend at a supermarket, two days before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, Italy, July 27, 2020.
Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, marks his graduation date on July 29 on his calendar, a day before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July
The University of Palermo, where Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, studied for his undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, stands prior to his graduation in Palermo, Italy, July 29, 2020.
Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, attends his graduation, which had social distancing measures in place, after completing his undergraduate degree in history and philosophy at the University of Palermo, during the coronavirus disease (CO
Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, is awarded his graduation certificate after completing his undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, during his graduation at the University of Palermo, in Palermo, Italy, July 29, 2020.
The graduation certificate of Giuseppe Paterno's, 96, Italy's oldest student, who completed his undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, is pictured at the University of Palermo, in Palermo, Italy, July 29, 2020.
Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, poses for the media as he attends his graduation after completing his undergraduate degree in history and philosophy at the University of Palermo, in Palermo, Italy, July 29, 2020.
Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, celebrates with his family after graduating from his undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, during his graduation at the University of Palermo, in Palermo, Italy, July 29, 2020.
Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, celebrates after graduating from his undergraduate degree in history and philosophy during his graduation at the University of Palermo, in Palermo, Italy, July 29, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, wears a traditional laurel wreath awarded to Italian students when they graduate, as he attends his graduation day after completing his undergraduate degree in history and philosophy at the University of Palermo, in Palermo, Italy July 29, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, is helped by his son Ninni Paterno, 72, to get up from his bed, two days before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at Paterno's home in Palermo, Italy, July 27, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, has breakfast in his kitchen, two days before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 27, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, shaves his beard as he gets ready for the day, two days before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 27, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, gestures to his carer, two days before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 27, 2020.

Vintage radios sit on the bedside table of Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, a day before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 28, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, walks past a painting hung on the wall depicting his wedding day with his late wife Stefana Battaglia, who died in 2006, and Paterno, two days before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 27, 2020.

A photo taken in 1933 shows Giuseppe Paterno, who is graduating with a degree in history and philosophy aged 96, when he was a child dressed as sailor at his elementary school, in Palermo, Italy November 4, 2019. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, poses for a photograph, a day before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 28, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, who is studying for an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy at The University of Palermo, uses his typewriter as he studies for an exam, at his home in Palermo, Italy, November 4, 2019.

Religious icons sit amongst stationery items belonging to Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, a day before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 28, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, uses his typewriter a day before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 28, 2020.

Philosophy books belonging to Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, stand on a shelf, a day before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 28, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, goes over his study notes at his desk, a day before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 28, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, takes an elevator up to his apartment, as he returns home from the supermarket, two days before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, in Palermo, Italy, July 27, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, hugs a friend at a supermarket, two days before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, Italy, July 27, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, marks his graduation date on July 29 on his calendar, a day before he graduates from The University of Palermo with an undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, at his home in Palermo, Italy, July 28, 2020.

The University of Palermo, where Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, studied for his undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, stands prior to his graduation in Palermo, Italy, July 29, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, attends his graduation, which had social distancing measures in place, after completing his undergraduate degree in history and philosophy at the University of Palermo, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Palermo, Italy, July 29, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, is awarded his graduation certificate after completing his undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, during his graduation at the University of Palermo, in Palermo, Italy, July 29, 2020.

The graduation certificate of Giuseppe Paterno's, 96, Italy's oldest student, who completed his undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, is pictured at the University of Palermo, in Palermo, Italy, July 29, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, poses for the media as he attends his graduation after completing his undergraduate degree in history and philosophy at the University of Palermo, in Palermo, Italy, July 29, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, celebrates with his family after graduating from his undergraduate degree in history and philosophy, during his graduation at the University of Palermo, in Palermo, Italy, July 29, 2020.

Giuseppe Paterno, 96, Italy's oldest student, celebrates after graduating from his undergraduate degree in history and philosophy during his graduation at the University of Palermo, in Palermo, Italy, July 29, 2020.

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