One year before his death, Wadlow passed John Rogan as the tallest person ever recorded. On June 27, 1940 (18 days before his death), he was measured by doctors at 8 ft 11.1 in (2.72 m).

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 Illinois” and the …

Apr 10, 2025 · At 8 feet 11 inches, Robert Wadlow remains the tallest man in recorded history. His remarkable height shaped a short but unforgettable life.

Jun 12, 2024 · The tallest man ever recorded was Robert Wadlow, a “gentle giant” from Alton, Illinois. Standing 8 feet, 11 inches tall, Wadlow tragically died at age 22 in 1940, but shockingly, he still holds …

Mar 10, 2025 · While no one has surpassed Wadlow’s record, the tallest living man today is Sultan Kösen of Turkey. Born in 1982, Kösen stands at 8 feet, 2.8 inches (251 cm).

May 24, 2023 · The tallest person alive in the world today is Sultan Kösen, who measures 2.51m in height. Kösen, a farmer from Turkey, has held the record for the world’s tallest man since Guinness …

Sep 21, 2025 · One year before his death, Wadlow passed John Rogan as the tallest person ever. On June 27, 1940 (18 days before his death), he was measured by doctors at 8 ft 11.1 in (2.72 m).

According to Guinness World Records, Robert Wadlow of the United States (1918–1940) was the tallest person in recorded history, measuring 272 cm (8 ft 11 in) at the time of his death.

Sep 3, 2024 · Known as the "Alton Giant" or the "Giant of Illinois," Robert Wadlow holds the record for being the tallest person in recorded history. Standing at an astonishing 8 feet 11.1 inches, Wadlow's …

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 …