Robert Pershing Wadlow (February 22, 1918 – July 15, 1940), also known as the Alton Giant and the Giant of Illinois, was an American who became famous as the tallest person in recorded history for whom there is irrefutable evidence. He was born and raised in Alton, Illinois.
Wadlow reached 8 ft 11.1 in (2.72 m) in height and weighed 439 lb (199 kg) at his death at age 22.
![image showing Robert Wadlow, the tallest human being ever, standing next to his father. [1938]](c6117924-7b52-5216-b8ab-757268020978.jpg)
-f-o-c-u-s- on March 16th, 2019 at 12:31 UTC »
Robert Pershing Wadlow (February 22, 1918 – July 15, 1940), also known as the Alton Giant and the Giant of Illinois, was an American who became famous as the tallest person in recorded history for whom there is irrefutable evidence. He was born and raised in Alton, Illinois.
Wadlow reached 8 ft 11.1 in (2.72 m) in height and weighed 439 lb (199 kg) at his death at age 22.
Kangar on March 16th, 2019 at 13:00 UTC »
"Robert, will you mow the lawn please?'
"I DON'T WANT TO, FATHER"
nikkiarms on March 16th, 2019 at 13:52 UTC »
He lived in constant pain. Every thing he owned was custom made and he would quickly outgrow.