Robert Pershing Wadlow (February 22, 1918 – July 15, 1940), also known as the Alton Giant and the Giant of Illinois, was an American man. He is the tallest person in recorded history for …

Jan 2, 2025 · Growing to a height of 8' 11.1" before dying in 1940, Robert Pershing Wadlow of Alton, Illinois was the tallest person in the history of the world.

Aug 14, 2023 · Robert Wadlow, born in February 1918, was no ordinary individual. Afflicted with a pituitary gland condition, he grew to an astonishing height of nearly nine feet. Robert's …

Robert Wadlow was an American who was the tallest person in recorded history as per the Guinness Book of Records. Also known as the Giant of Illinois and the Alton Giant, he suffered …

Jan 21, 2025 · Robert was the world’s tallest man from 1933 until his death in 1940, having taken the record from Albert Kramer when he was still a teenager. Also known as the “Giant of …

Feb 1, 2024 · Robert Wadlow’s record-breaking height has captured the attention of people worldwide. Take a glimpse at his early life, celebrity status, the cause of his demise, and what …

Jul 22, 2024 · 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 …

Aug 29, 2024 · In 1940, at 22 years old, Wadlow’s height was recorded at 8 feet 11.1 inches (2.72m), officially making him the tallest man ever, surpassing the previous record holder, …

Robert Pershing Wadlow was born, educated and buried in Alton, Illinois. His height of 8' 11.1" qualifies him as the tallest person in history, as recorded in the Guinness Book of Records. At …

May 25, 2023 · Health issues plagued him from the start and he lived only 22 years—but he still managed to make the most of it. 1. He Was A Regular Newborn. The average newborn …