World's Tallest Man - Robert Pershing Wadlow - Alton, IL
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BruceS
N 38° 54.253 W 090° 08.613
15S E 747700 N 4310027
Life-size statue of the world's tallest man located Alton, IL.
Waymark Code: WM17W0
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 02/15/2007
Views: 408
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 show salesman and would leave his size 37 shoes behind at the stores he sold to.
Price of Admission: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Weekday Hours: From: 12:00 AM To: 11:59 PM
Weekend Hours: From: 12:00 AM To: 11:59 PM
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Location Website: Not listed
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