World Tallest Man Ever Lived Robert Wadlow

Robert Wadlow is the current Guinness record holder of world’s tallest man ever lived. He was born in 1918 February 22 in Alton, Illinois. His height is 2.72m (8 ft 11.1 In) and he is known as tallest verified human being. “Alton Giant”,”Gentle Giant” are the few nick names for this giant Robert Wadlow.

With His Father

His Shoe Size 37

His parents are Harold Franklin Wadlow and Addie Johnson. The reason for his unique height is the attributes of an over active of Pituitary gland, which produce much higher than normal (In late 1930’s there no therapies to overcome this problem). His father Harold Franklin Wadlow is the main helper of this giant Robert Wadlow. His father removed the front passenger seat of the family car so his son can easily stretch his legs. Also his shoe size is 37 (International shoe company provide it because of its high cost like 100$ in 1930).When his death his weight around 220 kg. His death happened in July 15 1940 (aged only 22) in Michigan USA. To his funeral over 40000 people were attended.

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