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Birthday
*** ,1918
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July 15, 1940 (22 years old)
Zodiac Sign
Pisces
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Celebrities born on February 22
Born in 1918
Born in Alton, Illinois
Pisces named Robert
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Robert Wadlow
Robert Pershing Wadlow, also known as the Alton Giant and the Illinois Giant, is an American, the tallest man in recorded history with convincing evidence. He was born and raised in Alton, Illinois, a small town near St. John's. Louis, Missouri. Wadlow's height was 8 feet 11.1 inches while his weight reached 439 pounds when he died at the age of 22. Its enormous size and constant growth into adulthood is caused by an enlarged pituitary gland, leading to abnormally high levels of growth hormone in humans. Even before his death, there was no indication that his development was complete.
BornRobert Pershing Wadlow, February 22, 1918, Alton, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJuly 15, 1940, Manistee, Michigan, U.S.
Other namesThe Gentle Giant, The Tallest Man Who Ever Lived, The Gentleman Giant, The Boy Giant, The Alton Giant, The Illinois Giant
Known forVerified tallest human

About Robert Wadlow

Other Robert Wadlow was born on February 22, 1918 in Alton, Illinois, United States (He dies at the age of 22, on July 15, 1940).

He was the world's tallest man at 8'11", and his name was inscribed in the Guinness Book of World Records. He was dubbed the "Illinois Giant" by locals.

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Robert Wadlow before becoming famous

Robert Wadlow was born in the Zodiac sign Pisces (The Fish), and 1918 is also the year of Horse (馬) in the Chinese Zodiac.

They made him a special desk for primary school because of his size.

Achievement of Robert Wadlow

He was not only tall, but also hefty, weighing in at over 400 pounds.

Robert Wadlow's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Addie Johnson and Harold Wadlow were his parents' names.

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His and Wrestler Andre the Giant's towering heights were well-known.

André the Giant (1946 - 1993) (Wrestler)
André the Giant (1946 - 1993)

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