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[[Image:Robert-wadlow.jpg|200px|thumb|Robert P. Wadlow of Alton, Illinois, who grew to 8' 11.1" tall.  The man standing next to him is his father.]]

[[Image:Robert-wadlow.jpg|200px|thumb|Robert P. Wadlow of Alton, Illinois, who grew to 8' 11.1" tall.  The man standing next to him is his father.]]

Robert Pershing Wadlow (Feb. 22, 1918 - July 15, 1940) was the tallest man in recorded history and about the same height as the biblical [[Goliath]].  Wadlow grew to 8' 11.1" tall, and was still growing when he died from a foot infection caused by ill-fitting shoes.

'''Robert Pershing Wadlow''' (Feb. 22, 1918 - July 15, 1940) was the tallest man in recorded history and about the same height as the biblical [[Goliath]].  Wadlow grew to 8' 11.1" tall, and was still growing when he died from a foot infection caused by ill-fitting shoes.

Wadlow was born, educated and buried in the small town of [[Alton]], [[Illinois]], located on the [[Mississippi River]] about 30 miles north of [[St. Louis]].   

Wadlow was born, educated and buried in the small town of [[Alton]], [[Illinois]], located on the [[Mississippi River]] about 30 miles north of [[St. Louis]].   

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