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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Person
gptkb:Human
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gptkbp:affiliated_with
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gptkb:Alton_High_School
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gptkbp:affiliation
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gptkb:Ringling_Bros._and_Barnum_&_Bailey_Circus
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gptkbp:aired_on
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pop culture
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gptkbp:birth_date
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February 22, 1918
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gptkbp:birth_place
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gptkb:Alton,_Illinois
gptkb:Alton,_Illinois,_USA
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gptkbp:born
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February 22, 1918
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gptkbp:born_in
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gptkb:Alton,_Illinois
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gptkbp:born_on
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February 22, 1918
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gptkbp:burial_place
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gptkb:Oakwood_Cemetery,_Upper_Alton,_Illinois
gptkb:Oakwood_Cemetery,_Upper_Alton,_Illinois,_USA
gptkb:Oakwood_Cemetery
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gptkbp:cause_of_death
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Infection from leg brace
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gptkbp:child
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gptkb:Addie_Wadlow
gptkb:Harold_Wadlow
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gptkbp:composed_of
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honorary awards
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gptkbp:condition
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gigantism
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gptkbp:criteria
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gigantism
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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Featured in various documentaries and books
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gptkbp:death_date
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July 15, 1940
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gptkbp:died
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July 15, 1940
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gptkbp:died_in
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gptkb:Manistee,_Michigan
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gptkbp:died_on
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July 15, 1940
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gptkbp:documentary
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The Tallest Man in the World
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gptkbp:education
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gptkb:University_of_Illinois
Attended Alton High School
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gptkbp:exhibition
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gptkb:Guinness_World_Records
Exhibited in the 1933 Chicago World's Fair
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gptkbp:family
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Parents: Harold and Addie Wadlow
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gptkbp:famous_for
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being the tallest person in recorded history
His extraordinary height
his public appearances
his life story
his extraordinary height
his unique challenges due to height
his custom-made shoes
his height at a young age
his impact on social perceptions of height.
his impact on the circus industry
his legacy in height records
his role in height-related discussions
his size and stature
his unique lifestyle challenges
Recognized worldwide for his height
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gptkbp:famous_landmark
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gptkb:Robert_Wadlow_Statue_in_Alton
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gptkbp:famous_quote
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" I just want to be treated like everyone else."
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gptkbp:fan_base
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worldwide
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gptkbp:first_appearance
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1936
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gptkbp:had_height_at_death
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8 feet 11.1 inches
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gptkbp:had_medical_condition
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pituitary gland disorder
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gptkbp:had_shoe_size
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32 AA
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gptkbp:had_weight_at_death
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490 pounds
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gptkbp:has_appearance
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circus shows
circus events
Made numerous public appearances during his life.
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gptkbp:has_cultural_impact
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featured in documentaries
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gptkbp:has_culture
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inspired characters in media
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gptkbp:has_fame
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famous for height
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gptkbp:has_family
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Wadlow family
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gptkbp:has_film
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The Tallest Man
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gptkbp:has_friend
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Had a close friendship with his family and peers.
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gptkbp:has_funeral_location
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gptkb:Oakwood_Cemetery
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gptkbp:has_height_record
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tallest man ever recorded
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gptkbp:has_historical_significance
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tallest man in the 20th century
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gptkbp:has_influence_on
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inspiration for medical studies
tallness research
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gptkbp:has_legacy
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gptkb:Guinness_World_Records
inspiration for tall individuals
tallest man in history
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gptkbp:has_parent
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gptkb:Addie_Wadlow
gptkb:Harold_Sr._Wadlow
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gptkbp:has_recognition
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recognized by Guinness World Records
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gptkbp:has_shoe_size
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37 AA
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gptkbp:has_title
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gptkb:Alton_Giant
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gptkbp:health_issues
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leg braces
Suffered from health issues related to his height.
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gptkbp:height
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8 feet 11 inches
8 ft 11 in
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gptkbp:historical_records
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tallest man in history
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Robert Wadlow
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gptkbp:impact
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Raised awareness about gigantism
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gptkbp:influence
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pop culture references
inspiration for films and books
advocacy for people with gigantism
awareness of health issues related to height
inspiring awareness of gigantism
medical research on growth disorders
tall person advocacy
tall person representation in media
tallness in sports
Influenced discussions on human growth and health issues.
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gptkbp:is_asequel_to
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gptkb:University_of_Illinois
biographies
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gptkbp:is_featured_in
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gptkb:documentaries
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gptkbp:is_inspired_by
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tall people advocacy
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gptkbp:is_portrayed_as
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gptkb:films
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gptkbp:is_recognized_by
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gptkb:Ripley's_Believe_It_or_Not!
gptkb:World_Record_Academy
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gptkbp:known_for
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being the tallest person in recorded history
Being the tallest person in recorded history.
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gptkbp:last_appearance
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gptkb:1940
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gptkbp:legacy
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tallest person ever recorded
Inspiration for those with gigantism
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gptkbp:memorials
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gptkb:Robert_Wadlow_Statue
Oakwood Cemetery in Illinois
Robert Wadlow statue in Alton, Illinois
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:The_Alton_Giant
gptkb:Alton_Giant
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gptkbp:notable_burials
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gptkb:Oakwood_Cemetery,_Illinois
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gptkbp:occupation
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gptkb:students
gptkb:Public_speaker
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gptkbp:parent
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gptkb:Addie_Wadlow
gptkb:Harold_Wadlow
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gptkbp:public_interest
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subject of many articles
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gptkbp:record
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tallest man in history
Tallest person ever recorded
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gptkbp:sibling
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gptkb:Ruth_Wadlow
gptkb:3
gptkb:Helen_Wadlow
gptkb:Richard_Wadlow
2 sisters
3 brothers
He had two younger brothers and one younger sister.
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gptkbp:was_afeature_in
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gptkb:museums
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gptkbp:was_affecting
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gptkb:health_services
gigantism
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gptkbp:was_amember_of
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gptkb:Boy_Scouts_of_America
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gptkbp:was_apart_of
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tallest people in history
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gptkbp:was_areference_in
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gptkb:literature
gptkb:music
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gptkbp:was_involved_in
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gptkb:community_service
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gptkbp:was_known_for
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gptkb:Alton_Giant
extreme height
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gptkbp:was_part_of
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freak show
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gptkbp:weight
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490 pounds
490 pounds at his peak
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:The_Galveston_Giant
gptkb:Alton,_Illinois
gptkb:Alton,_Illinois,_USA
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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