Martin Van Buren Bates
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Martin Van Buren Bates (November 9, 1837 – January 19, 1919), known as the Kentucky Giant, was an American man notable for his great height. He was 7 ft 9 in (2.36 m) tall[1][2] and weighed 475 lb (215 kg).[3]
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Born | (1837-11-09)November 9, 1837 Letcher County, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | January 19, 1919(1919-01-19) (aged 81) Seville, Ohio, U.S. |
Height | 7 ft 9 in (2.36 m) |
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