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According to the Guinness World Records, the tallest human in recorded history was Robert Wadlow of the United States (1918–1940), who was 272 cm (8 ft 11 in). He received media attention in 1939 when he was measured to be the tallest man in the world, After reaching a height of 267 cm (8 ft 9 in).
Robert Wadlow - Wikipedia
Robert Pershing Wadlow (February 22, 1918 – July 15, 1940), also known as the Alton Giant and the Giant of Illinois, was an American man who was the tallest person in recorded history for whom there is irrefutable evidence.
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2021年10月21日 · Robert Wadlow, the tallest man ever, was 8 ft 11 in (2.72 m) at his peak height. That’s taller than a grizzly bear standing on its hind legs. Born in Alton, Illinois, USA on 22 February 1918, Robert reached unprecedented heights from an early age.
Tallest man ever - Guinness World Records
Tallest man ever. The tallest man in medical history for whom there is irrefutable evidence is Robert Pershing Wadlow (USA) (born 6:30 a.m. in Alton, Illinois, USA on 22 February 1918), who when last measured on 27 June 1940, was found to be 2.72 m (8 ft 11.1 in) tall.
Who Was Robert Wadlow? | HowStuffWorks
2024年7月22日 · Robert Wadlow, the world's tallest man at 8 feet, 11 inches, kept growing until his death. He suffered from acromegaly, a rare hormonal disorder causing gigantism. Despite challenges, Wadlow lived a unique life as a gentle giant and goodwill ambassador.
Robert Wadlow: The tallest man ever - Guinness World Records
The embodiment of these superlatives is Robert Wadlow, the "Giant of Illinois" who stood at an incredible 8 ft 11 in (2.72 m): taller than a grizzly bear standing on its hind legs. Although he had no sensations on his feet and required leg braces when walking, he never used a wheelchair.
List of tallest people - Wikiwand
According to the Guinness World Records, the tallest human in recorded history was Robert Wadlow of the United States (1918–1940), who was 272 cm (8 ft 11 in). He received media attention in 1939 when he was measured to be the tallest man in the world, After reaching a height of 267 cm (8 ft 9 in).
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2023年12月15日 · The tallest man in history was Robert Wadlow, who stood at 8 feet 11.1 inches tall. He was born on Feb. 22, 1918. Wadlow's height came as a result of pituitary gigantism. By the time he was 5,...
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2019年2月22日 · The tallest person at the moment is Sultan Kösen, from Turkey. Sultan also has the world's largest hands, at 28.5 cm (11.2 in) from wrist to fingertip. To celebrate what would have been Robert Wadlow's 101th birthday, we're looking back at the tallest man in the world.
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2022年3月11日 · Standing 8'11" tall, Robert Wadlow was the tallest man in history. And even the 'Alton Giant' died in 1940, he still holds that title today.