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.
The tragic death of Robert Wadlow, the tallest man ever
Jun 30, 2022 · In 1985, a life-size bronze statue of Robert Wadlow was erected in his hometown, immortalizing the Alton Giant forever. To this day, Robert Wadlow remains the tallest human to have ever lived and his record is considered to be unbreakable.
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Mar 19, 2022 · Nobody could’ve anticipated that the seemingly normal baby boy will grow up to be the world’s tallest man, often nicknamed Alton Giant or the Giant of Illinois. When Robert turned one, he was already 3 ft 5 in (1.05 m) tall and weighed 45 pounds.
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Mar 11, 2022 · 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.
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He established his place in the history books when he exceeded eight feet, four inches in 1937, surpassing the record previously held by an Irishman who died in 1877. Robert was very fond of his mother Addie, and there was a quiet manner about him that earned him the title 'Gentle Giant'.
Flashback: Robert Wadlow, the ‘Alton Giant’ who at age 21 was ...
Apr 9, 2021 · To see the “Alton Giant,” as the Tribune and others called him, Humberd went on June 2, 1936, to the Wadlow family home in Alton, an Illinois city along the Mississippi River about 10 miles...
Robert Wadlow, the Alton Giant: Tallest Man Ever Lived On Earth
Aug 7, 2018 · He was best known for being the “tallest man in the world” and, as far as we know, he is the “tallest man ever”. In the following article, we’ll take a quick look at the life and times ...
Robert Wadlow: Tallest man ever - Guinness World Records
The Alton Giant also boasted the largest hands ever, measuring 32.3 cm (12.7 in) from the wrist to the tip of his middle finger. But what caused Robert's extraordinary height?
Robert Wadlow - Wikiwand
Robert Pershing Wadlow (February 22, 1918 – July 15, 1940), also known as the Alton Giant and the Giant of Illinois, was an American advertiser who was the tallest person in recorded history for whom there is irrefutable evidence.
The Extraordinary Life Of Robert Wadlow - Factinate
May 25, 2023 · Alton, Illinois is a little town near the border of Illinois and Missouri, roughly 18 miles from St. Louis. During his short life, Robert was their claim to fame, earning him the nickname The Alton Giant (among others). By all accounts, …
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