Robert Wadlow Height, Weight, Age, Wife, Kids, Biography, Death & More

May 2024 · 4 minute read

Robert Wadlow (born February 22, 1918 – died on July 15, 1940) was a native of America. He was famously known as the Alton Giant and the Giant of Illinois.

According to the Guinness book of records, he was considered the tallest person in the world. In recorded history, there is obvious evidence. He was born and grew up in Alton, Illinois, a small city near St. Louis, Missouri.

He came into the limelight after his story came into the documentary named Did You Know?. It was made by Rene Aranda. Although, the series was released in the year 2020.

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Wiki & Biography

His real full name was Robert Pershing Wadlow. At the time of his demise, Wadlow was just 22 years old. According to his date and month of birth, he possesses Aquarius as his zodiac sign. The tallest man holds American Nationality and believes in Christianity.

Full Real NameRobert Pershing Wadlow.
ProfessionStudent.
Age (As of 1940)22 years old.
BirthdayFebruary 22, 1918.
Death DateJuly 15, 1940.
Birth PlaceThe United States.
EthnicityCaucasian.
GenderMale.
SexualityStraight.
NationalityAmerican.
Education1. Alton High School.
2. Shurtleff College.

He was enrolled in a local elementary school, where a special desk was made for him. At the time of his graduation from Alton High School in the year 1936, Robert was 8 ft 4 in (254 cm). He later joined Shurtleff College with the intention of studying law.

Physical Appearance

Talking about the appearance of Wadlow he was measured at 8 ft 11.1 in (2.72 m) in height and weighed 439 lb (199 kg).

His enormous size and his continuous growth in adulthood were due to an excess of his pituitary gland, which results in an abnormally high level of human growth hormone (HGH).

Even by the time of his death, there was no evidence that his growth had stopped.

HeightIn Feet: 8 feet 11.1 inches.
In meter: 2.72 meters.
In Centimeter: 272 centimeters.
WeightIn Kilograms:  199 kg.
In Pounds: 439 lbs.
Other Features
Hair colorBlack.
Face ShapeOval.
Nosepointed.
LipsWide-full.
Sexual OrientationStraight.
Eye ColorDark brown.

Family & Ethnicity

Parents & Siblings

Wadlow was born in an American family in Alton, Illinois, on February 22, 1918, to his parents Harold Franklin (father) and Addie May Johnson Wadlow (mother).

He was the oldest of five children. At the age of 8 years he became taller than his father.

Death & Cause

During a professional appearance at the Manistee National Forest Festival, Robert’s legs became the main reason for his premature death, at the age of just 22 years old.

According to the reports, he died at 1:30 a.m. in his sleep on 15 July 1940 in a hotel in Manistee, Michigan.

A septic blister was found on his right ankle, which was caused by a brace. Moreover, he was treated with a blood transfusion and surgery, but his condition worsened due to an autoimmune disorder.

Moreover, his last words before the death were “The doctor states he won’t get back for the celebrations”, a mention of his paternal grandparents’ golden wedding.

He was then buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Alton, in a large coffin, which was measuring 3.28 m (10 ft 9 in) long, 81 cm (32 in) wide, and 76 cm (30 in) deep. The weight was over 1,000 lbs (450 kg) and was carried by twelve pallbearers and eight assistants.

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