This is a list of the tallest people, verified by Guinness World Records or other reliable sources. According to Guinness World Records, Robert Wadlow of the United States (1918–1940) was …

Dec 10, 2024 · As he celebrates his big day, we’re going to take a look through the history of the world’s tallest people, as featured within the pages of Guinness World Records 2025. And …

Jun 12, 2024 · Read on to learn the stories of some of the tallest people ever, from the verified tallest person of all time to the tallest people alive right now — including ‎Sultan Kösen, the …

Oct 6, 2025 · Mount Everest is the tallest mountain by one measure, but how does it measure up on other scales?

May 24, 2023 · The tallest person alive in the world today is Sultan Kösen, who measures 2.51m in height. Kösen, a farmer from Turkey, has held the record for the world’s tallest man since …

Robert Pershing Wadlow was born on February 22, 1918 in Alton, Illinois. His height of 8' 11.1" qualifies him as the tallest person in history, as recorded in the Guinness Book of Records. …

Dec 15, 2023 · Who is the tallest person in the world? The current record-holder for the tallest living man is Sultan Kösen of Turkey. He gained the title of "Tallest Living Man" in 2009, …

Apr 13, 2025 · According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the tallest person right now is Sultan Kosen, a Turkish part-time farmer. He is 8 feet 2.82 inches (251 centimeters). As well …

As of 2025, this list includes all 97 buildings (completed and architecturally topped out) that reach a height of 350 m (1,150 ft) or more, as assessed by their highest architectural feature.

Jan 17, 2024 · A list of the tallest people in history has been compiled. From 1835 to the present day, this article features a list of the top 20 tallest people, both alive and dead, along with their …