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 …

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 …

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 …

Mar 10, 2025 · Robert Pershing Wadlow was born on February 22, 1918, in Alton, Illinois, weighing a seemingly normal 8.7 pounds. But little did his parents know, their baby boy would …

Robert Pershing Wadlow (February 22, 1918 July 15, 1940) was a man who, to this day, is the tallest person in medical history for whom there is irrefutable evidence. He is often known as …

May 16, 2025 · Robert Wadlow of the USA stands as the tallest human being ever reliably recorded in medical history. Reaching an astonishing height of 8 feet 11.1 inches (272 cm).

Sep 21, 2025 · Robert Wadlow, the tallest man in the world, was born in Alton, Illinois, on February 22, 1918, to Harold Franklin and Addie May Wadlow, and was the oldest of five …

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.

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 …