Robert Wadlow
American who was the tallest recorded person in history
Press Enter · cited answer in seconds
0 sources
Summary
Robert Wadlow was born on February 22, 1918[1], in Alton[2]. He died on July 15, 1940[3], in Manistee[4]. He worked as a circus performer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.22% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54,354 views/month, #2,198 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Oakwood Cemetery[7]
- Father: Harold Franklin Wadlow, Sr.[8]
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Educated at: Shurtleff College[10]
- Member of: DeMolay International[11], Grand Lodge of Illinois[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Commons category: Robert Wadlow[14]
- Cause of death: sepsis[15]
- Residence: Alton[16]
- Family name: Wadlow[17]
- Given name: Robert[18]
- Medical condition: gigantism[19]
- Manner of death: natural causes[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]
- Birth name: Robert Pershing Wadlow[22]
- Name in native language: Robert Wadlow[23]
- Height: 2.72 m[24]
- Mass: 199 kg[25]
Why It Matters
Robert Wadlow has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 55 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was Robert Wadlow born?
Robert Wadlow was born in Alton[2].
Where did Robert Wadlow die?
Robert Wadlow passed away in Manistee[4].
Who were Robert Wadlow's parents?
Robert Wadlow's father was Harold Franklin Wadlow, Sr.[8].
What did Robert Wadlow do for work?
Robert Wadlow worked as a circus performer[5].
Where did Robert Wadlow go to school?
Robert Wadlow was educated at Shurtleff College[10].