Top 10 Tallest People in the World in History

1.Robert Wadlow

Robert Pershing Wadlow is the tallest person in recorded history was born on February 22, 1918. Wadlow is referred to as Alton Giant or Giant of Illinois. Wadlow reached 8 ft 11.1 in in height in his lifetime. He died at a very early age of 22. He died on July 15, 1940.


2.John Rogan

John William Rogan was born on 1968 in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States. Rogan was nicknamed "Bud". Bud suffered from ankylosis. Bud was the second tallest person ever recorded.

3.John F. Carroll

John F. Carroll was born 1932 in Buffalo, New York, United States. Caroll measured 8 feet 0 inches on October 14, 1959. He measured 7 feet 8¼ inches when he died in 1969.


4.Väinö Myllyrinne

Väinö Myllyrinne was born February 27, 1909 in Helsinki, Järvenpää, Finland. His tallest measurement was during his thirties at 8 feet 3 inches. He died on April 13, 1963.

5.Sultan Kösen

Sultan Kösen was born December 10, 1982 in Mardin, Turkey. Kösen is currently the holder of Guinness World Record for tallest living man.