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  2. 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. He is the tallest person in recorded history for whom there is irrefutable evidence. Wadlow was born and raised in Alton, Illinois, a small city near St. Louis, Missouri. Wadlow's height was 8 ft 11.1 in (2.72 m) while his weight r… See more

    Early life

    Wadlow was born in Alton, Illinois, on February 22, 1918, to Harold Franklin and Addie May (Johnson) Wadlow, and was the oldest of five children. He was taller than his father by age 8, and in elementary school a sp… See more

    Adulthood

    Wadlow required leg braces when walking and had little feeling in his legs and feet, but he never used a wheelchair.
    Wadlow became a celebrity after his 1936 U.S. tour with the Ringling Brothers Circus, appearing at … See more

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  1. 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.
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  2. Meet Robert Wadlow, The Tallest Man To Ever Live - All …

    Mar 11, 2022 · Even though he died at a young age, Robert Wadlow left behind a legacy as large as he was — literally. Ever since 1985, a life-size bronze statue of Wadlow has stood proudly in Alton, on the campus of the Southern Illinois …

     
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  7. The Extraordinary Life Of Robert Wadlow - Factinate

    May 25, 2023 · The Wadlow family spent Robert’s life determined to keep him from becoming a sideshow, and they continued this mission after his passing. To prevent people from collecting his custom-made and oversized belongings and …

  8. Alton's Gentle Giant Robert Wadlow's Life From Birth …

    Jan 29, 2021 · On July 15, 1940, at 12:40 a.m. at the age of 22, Robert Wadlow died. Robert was in Manistee, Michigan, walking in a parade prior when he irritated a blister causing a blood infection.

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  10. The Gentle Giant: Robert Wadlow - Historyen

    Aug 1, 2024 · Robert Pershing Wadlow, born on February 22, 1918, in Alton, Illinois, would become known as the tallest person in recorded history. But to those who knew him, he was simply “Giant Bob.” His life was a fascinating …

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