According to Guinness World Records, Robert Wadlow of the United States (1918–1940) was the tallest person in recorded history, measuring 272 cm (8 ft 11 in) at the time of his death.

The tallest man in medical history for whom there is irrefutable evidence is Robert Pershing Wadlow (USA) (born 6:30 a.m. in Alton, Illinois, USA on 22 February 1918), who when last measured on 27 …

Jun 12, 2024 · The tallest man ever recorded was Robert Wadlow, a “gentle giant” from Alton, Illinois. Standing 8 feet, 11 inches tall, Wadlow tragically died at age 22 in 1940, but shockingly, he still holds …

May 24, 2023 · The tallest person alive in the world today is Sultan Kösen, who measures 2.51m in height. Kösen, a farmer from Turkey, has held the record for the world’s tallest man since Guinness …

One year before his death, Wadlow passed John Rogan as the tallest person ever recorded. On June 27, 1940 (18 days before his death), he was measured by doctors at 8 ft 11.1 in (2.72 m).

Apr 10, 2025 · At 8 feet 11 inches, Robert Wadlow remains the tallest man in recorded history. His remarkable height shaped a short but unforgettable life.

Jan 21, 2025 · Robert Wadlow, the tallest man ever recorded, was born on this day in 1918. As well as being the tallest man ever, Robert has the following titles to his name: Largest hands ever – he had …

Apr 13, 2025 · According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the tallest person right now is Sultan Kosen, a Turkish part-time farmer. He is 8 feet 2.82 inches (251 centimeters). As well as being the …

Mar 10, 2025 · Robert Pershing Wadlow was born on February 22, 1918, in Alton, Illinois, weighing a seemingly normal 8.7 pounds. But little did his parents know, their baby boy would grow into the …

This is a list of the tallest people, verified by Guinness World Records or other reliable sources.