There is a video that shows how big was Robert Wadlow — the tallest man in history

22 Feb 1918 in the American family, Wadlow was born, the boy Robert, who was destined to become the tallest man in history according to the Guinness Book of records. With up to 4 years, the child had normal growth.

The unusually high growth was caused by pituitary tumors and acromegaly. By 5 years old boy he had clothes like 17-year-old, as he rose to 163 centimeters. Three years later he was overtaken by the growth of his father, has reached 187 cm and weighed 90 pounds.

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Recently, the network appeared the video, where you can see Robert Wadlow.

Robert was in every sense a special child, but the parents struggling trying to make his life as normal as possible. The boy went to school, he made a separate Desk. As the eldest son in the family, he was playing with her younger brothers and sisters. When 13 years of age Robert became the highest a boy scout in the world, it had to sew on the order form, a tent and a sleeping bag.

In 1936, the boy noticed the owners traveling circus Ringling brothers and was invited to join. Robert has attracted a huge crowd of spectators and has become a local celebrity.

In 1938, Wadlow was contacted by the national Shoe company and offered him a job. Robert agreed and went with them promotor, advertising their brand. Shoes size 37AA he did for free.

When he wasn't traveling for work, he led a quiet and measured life. His friends and family spoke of him as a man of gentle, soft and gentle disposition.Wadlow loved to play guitar and was fond of photography.

The life of a giant was not only exciting but also difficult. At home, public places, and basic household items were not designed for a man of such height and weight.

At the age of 18 years "good giant", as it was called, broke the world record for the tallest man in the world with an increase of 2 meters 53 cm. The unusually high growth was accompanied by weakness and lack of sensation in the feet, which, over time, Robert took the crutches. In 1940, one of the spikes rubbed Wadlow leg, which led to inflammation, and July 15, 1940 Robert died at the age of 22 years old from sepsis.

Before her death, doctors measured his height — 2 meters 72 centimeters. Last words of Robert Wadlow was on the celebration of the Golden anniversary grandparents: "the Doctors say I can't be home for the anniversary".