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Robert Wadlow (Robert Pershing Wadlow (The Gentle Giant, The tallest man who ever lived, The Gentleman Giant, The Boy Giant, The Alton Giant, The Illinois Giant, Skyscraper)) was born on 22 February, 1918 in Alton, Illinois, USA, is an actor. Discover Robert Wadlow's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 22 years old?
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Robert Pershing Wadlow (The Gentle Giant, The tallest man who ever lived, The Gentleman Giant, The Boy Giant, The Alton Giant, The Illinois Giant, Skyscraper) |
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actor |
Age |
22 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
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22 February 1918 |
Birthday |
22 February |
Birthplace |
Alton, Illinois, USA |
Date of death |
15 July, 1940 |
Died Place |
Manistee, Michigan, USA |
Nationality |
United States
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Robert Wadlow Height, Weight & Measurements
At 22 years old, Robert Wadlow height is 8' 11" (2.72 m) .
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8' 11" (2.72 m) |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Robert Wadlow Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Robert Wadlow worth at the age of 22 years old? Robert Wadlow’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Robert Wadlow's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Actor |
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Timeline
The son of Harold Franklin Wadlow (1892 - 1969) and Addie May (née Johnson) Wadlow (1897 - 1980); the eldest brother of Eugene Harold Wadlow (1922 - 1959), Betty Jean (née Wadlow) Brda (1924 - 1980), Helen Wadlow, and Harold Franklin Wadlow Jr. (1932 - 2000).
Robert Pershing Wadlow was born on February 22, 1918 in Alton, Illinois. His height of 8' 11. 1" qualifies him as the tallest person in history, as recorded in the Guinness Book of Records. Robert was the first born of Addie and Harold Wadlow. He had two sisters, Helen and Betty, and two brothers, Eugene and Harold Jr. , all of whom were of average height and weight. His excessive height was due to an overactive pituitary gland, for which there was no treatment at the time. According to records kept in his hometown of Alton, Robert enjoyed collecting stamps, photography, and the Boy Scouts, becoming the world's tallest Boy Scout when he was 13 years old. He was also regarded as being very quiet, earning him the nickname "Gentle Giant. " When he turned 20 Robert traveled for the International Shoe Company, who provided him with free shoes (which usually cost $100 a pair). His father had to remove the front passenger seat of the family car so Robert could sit in the back seat. Due to poor circulation, Robert had little sensation in his feet and did not notice when problems like blisters developed.
In July of 1940 a blister on his ankle led to an infection that, despite treatment, ended his life on the morning of July 15th. Robert was buried in his hometown of Alton. All city businesses closed for the funeral, which was attended by tens of thousands of people. The 1,000-pound casket required 12 pallbearers.
His peak measured weight of 491 lbs (223 kg) on his 21st birthday, he was 439 lbs (199 kg) as measured shortly before his death; his hands measured 12 3/4" (32 cm) long, he wore a size 25 ring, his feet were 18 1/2" (47 cm) (shoe size 37AA) long, and his arm span was 9'5 1/2" (2.88 m).
As a pupil he was tested as having a significantly above average IQ of 134. This place his intelligence at the 99th percentile and more than 2 standard deviations above the mean. After graduating high school he enrolled at Shurtleff College intending to study law, but dropped out due to complications stemming from his great size.