Robert Pershing Wadlow - World's Tallest Man - Alton, Illinois
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Life-sized statue of the world's tallest man located near his place of birth in Alton, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WM17VP
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 02/15/2007
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The tallest man in medical history for whom there is irrefutable evidence is Robert Pershing Wadlow. He was born at Alton, Illinois on February 22, 1918, and when he was last measured on June 27, 1940, was found to be 2.72 m (8 ft 11.1 in) tall. He died July 15, 1940 at age 22. At the age of 13 he was already 7'4" he was declared the worlds biggest Boy Scout. Before his death he was a shoe salesman and would leave his size 37 shoes behind at the stores he sold to.
Date the Record Happened: 6/27/1940
Where did this record happen: Alton, IL
Who Broke this record: Robert Pershing Wadlow
Is there something to see here?: Yes
What is there to see here: Robert Wadlow Statue
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