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At 8'11", he became the tallest man and had his name in the Guinness Book of World Records. He was casually known as the Giant of Illinois.He wasn't just tall, he weighed over 400 pounds.He was in the Guinness Book of World Records, which was created by Alec Guinness.
BEFORE FAMEDue to his size, they made him a specialized desk to use during elementary school.
PERSONAL LIFEHis parents were named Addie Johnson and Harold Wadlow.
FUN FACTSRobert Wadlow were born on Friday, birthstone is Amethyst, the seaon was Winter in the Chinese year of Horse, it is 46 days until Robert Wadlow next birthday.
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