What is Robert Wadlow's middle name?
Pershing
What is Robert Wadlow's full name?
Robert Pershing Wadlow
Robert Wadlow nickname(s):
Robert Pershing Wadlow, Robert Wadlow
Robert Wadlow date of birth:
February 22, 1918
How old was Robert Wadlow when died?
22
Where was Robert Wadlow born?
Alton, Illinois, United States
When did Robert Wadlow die?
July 15, 1940
Where did Robert Wadlow die?
Manistee, Michigan, USA
Why did Robert Wadlow die?
Infection
How tall is Robert Wadlow?
8' 11" (272 cm)
How much does Robert Wadlow weigh?
491 lbs (222.7 kg)
Robert Wadlow body shape:
Large
What is Robert Wadlow's ethnicity?
White
What is Robert Wadlow nationality?
American
What is Robert Wadlow's occupation?
True Giant
Robert Wadlow claim to fame:
Tallest verified human being
What is Robert Wadlow's shoe size?
37AA
Robert Wadlow brother(s):
Eugene Harold Wadlow, Harole Wadlow, Jr.
Robert Wadlow sister(s):
Betty Wadlow, Helen Wadlow
Robert Wadlow family:
Lucía Zárate
Short Biography
Robert Pershing Wadlow (February 22, 1918 – July 15, 1940) also known as the Alton Giant and the Giant of Illinois, was the tallest person in recorded history for whom there is irrefutable evidence. The Alton and Illinois monikers reflect the fact that he was born and raised in Alton, Illinois.