Robert Wadlow, verified at 8 ft. 11.1 in. (2.720m) was born 2/22/18 in Albion Illinois, and died 7/15/40 at age 22. He was called the Albion Giant and the Giant of Illinois.
Robert Pershing WadlowRobert Wadlow compared to his father, Harold Franklin Wadlow (±1.82m)BornFebruary 22, 1918(1918-02-22)Alton, Illinois, United StatesDiedJuly 15, 1940 (aged 22) Manistee,...
The tallest man in medical history was Robert Pershing Wadlow. He was born at Alton, Illinois, USA, on February 22, 1918, and when he was last measured on June 27, 1940, was found to be just under...