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A list of the tallest verified humans in history, based on Guinness World Records or other reliable sources. The tallest human in recorded history was Robert Wadlow of the United States, who was 272 cm (8 ft 11 in) tall.
21 paź 2021 · Robert Wadlow was 8 ft 11 in (2.72 m) at his peak height, the tallest human ever measured. Learn how his condition, his lifestyle and modern medicine make his record unlikely to be broken.
27 June 1940. 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.
22 lut 2021 · Learn about Robert Wadlow, the tallest person to have ever lived, and why his record is unlikely to be broken. Watch the video to discover how science and genetics affect human height and see the current tallest person in the world.
Robert Wadlow (1918-1940) was an American advertiser who was 8 ft 11.1 in (2.72 m) tall at his death. He had a rare condition that caused abnormally high growth hormone levels and became a celebrity after joining the circus and the International Shoe Company.
Learn about Robert Wadlow, the "Giant of Illinois" who stood at 8 ft 11 in (2.72 m) and held the record for the tallest man ever. Discover how he became a famous attraction, why he died young, and why no one will ever be taller than him.
Robert Pershing Wadlow (ur. 22 lutego 1918 w Alton, zm. 15 lipca 1940 w Manistee) – najwyższy znany człowiek w historii. Życiorys. Jego rodzicami byli Addie i Harold Wadlowowie. Podczas narodzin ważył niespełna cztery kilogramy [1]. W wieku sześciu miesięcy osiągnął masę czternastu kilogramów [2], zaś po roku – trzydziestu kilogramów.
