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Wadlow was 8' 11.1 inches tall when he died - and was said by doctors to be still growing.
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What was the average height of Homo erectus?
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, tallest homo sapien was 8`11; his name was Robert Pershing Wadlow. Mr. Wadlow died in 1940.
What disease did Robert Wadlow have?
Robert Wadlow was the tallest man in recorded history, and because of his enormous stature, he had poor blood circulation in his legs, so he couldn't feel them and he had to wear leg braces. When he was on tour for the International Shoe Company, after walking in a 4th of July parade, an infected blister he had, but again, couldn't feel, worsened, and he colapsed on the bed of his room at the Hotel Chippewa in Manistee MI. For the next 10 days, he was treated in that bed with blood transfusion, and with a fever never dropping below 105. He died in his sleep at 1:30AM on July 14, 1940.
Biggest shoe size?
The largest shoe size was 37AA worn by Robert Wadlow back in 1940. He died at age 22 also being the tallest man in the world at 8 ft. 11 inches.
Did Robert D Ballard die?
no, he didn't die, his 66th birthday will be on June 30
When did Robert ballard die?
Robert Ballard is an oceanographer known for discovering the Titanic wreckage. He is not dead, Robert Ballard is still alive and about 72 years old.
Is it Robert Wadlow or Robert Ladlow?
Wadlow
What is the birth name of Robert Wadlow?
Robert Wadlow's birth name is Wadlow, Robert Pershing.
When did Robert pershing wadlow die?
He die when he was 22 years old in 1940
When was Robert Wadlow born?
Robert Wadlow was born on February 22, 1918.
What is Robert Wadlow's birthday?
Robert Wadlow was born on February 22, 1918.
What condition did Robert wadlow suffer from?
Robert Wadlow suffered from pituitary gigantism (or acromegaly).
Robert Wadlow of Illinois?
Robert Wadlow was born and raised in Alton IL, if that's what your asking.
How tall was Robert Wadlow in kilometers?
Robert Wadlow was 0.0027203 km tall. 2.72034 m.
What country does Robert wadlow?
Robert Wadlow was from the United States of America. His state was Alton, Illinois.
Why and how did Robert Pershing Wadlow die of?
Robert Pershing Wadlow, died of a foot infection caused by a leg brace he required to walk due to his extreme size in July 1940 aged 22.
How many people went to Robert wadlow funeral?
About 40,000 people attended Robert Wadlow's funeral service.
What nicknames did Robert Wadlow go by?
Robert Wadlow went by The Gentle Giant, and The tallest man who ever lived.
