12 tallest people in history, whose height is not a joke, but a documented reality (13 photos)

Tall people have always attracted the attention of others, becoming an object of interest for researchers, scientists and the general public. They have been admired throughout world history, as reflected in legends, epics and heroic tales.





However, for the “giants” themselves, in captivity, their physical features often became a real challenge. Bravely overcoming a lot of difficulties, tall people proved the strength of their character and desire to live an ordinary human life. Some did it better, some worse. In any case, they did everything possible to make their lives as fulfilling as possible.

Below you can see photos of the tallest people in history, whose height is, without exaggeration, amazing.

Ella Williams



Country: USA

Height: 228 centimeters

Ella Williams, known in 19th and 20th century show business as Madame Aboma, was one of the tallest girls of the time. For many years she took part in various entertainment shows and the circus.

Jinnat Ali





Country: Bangladesh

Height: 249 centimeters

Jinnat Ali was the tallest man from Bangladesh.

Sultan Kösen



Country: Türkiye

Height: 251 centimeters

Vainö Myllyrinne



Country: Finland

Height: 252 centimeters

The Finnish giant weighed more than 170 kilograms. Even after he turned 40, he still continued to grow.

Treintje Keever



Country: Netherlands

Height: 255 centimeters

Treintje was only 17 years old at the time of his death. It is quite possible that it could become even higher. However, the life of the young girl was cut short by an insidious disease, which in those days (1616-1633) they did not yet know how to treat.

Julius Koch



Country: Germany

Height: 256 centimeters

It is reported that at the age of 14 his height was already 194 centimeters. Koch's femurs were the longest ever measured at 76 centimeters, and his hands were 37.6 centimeters long.

Leonid Stadnik



Country Ukraine

Height: 257 centimeters

Franz Winkelmeier



Country: Austria

Height: 259 centimeters

Franz Winkelmeier was born an ordinary child, but after suffering an infectious disease at the age of 14, he began to grow rapidly, reaching an incredibly tall height.

John F. Carroll



Country: USA

Height: 264 centimeters

John William "Bud" Rogan



Country: USA

Height: 267 centimeters

Rogan began to grow very quickly at the age of 13, which led to the appearance of ankolosis (stiffness of the joints). As a result, he had to move on crutches, and then on a special cart, which he designed for himself. Curiously, the giant continued to grow until his death.

Robert Wadlow



Country: USA

Height: 272 centimeters

Robert was born an ordinary boy. However, already at the age of 4 years he began to grow very quickly. At the age of 8, the guy was already significantly taller than his father, and his body weight reached 90 kilograms. Robert's peculiarity was due to a rare disease. A tumor developed in the boy’s pituitary gland, which caused abnormal growth. Robert was also diagnosed with acromegaly, a pathology in which a person’s skull bones expand.

Bonus: Fedor Makhnov



Country: Belarus

Height: 285 centimeters

Fyodor Makhnov is considered the tallest man ever known in history. However, his exact height and weight are not confirmed. Some historical sources are confident in the veracity of these characteristics. Others claim that the giant’s height did not exceed 240 centimeters. Perhaps the exaggeration was explained by the fact that he wore a huge Cossack fur hat and high boots, which added to his height.