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Sultan Kösen
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Not to be confused with Kösem Sultan.
Sultan Kösen (born 10 December 1982) is a Turkish farmer who holds the Guinness World Record for tallest living male at 251 cm (8 ft 2.82 in).[2]
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Sultan Kösen | |
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![]() Kösen in 2009 | |
Born | (1982-12-10) 10 December 1982 (age 41)[1][2] Mardin, Turkey |
Occupation | Farmer |
Known for | Tallest living man 7th verified tallest person in history |
Height | 8 ft 2.82 in (251.00 cm) |
Spouse |
Merve Dibo
(m. 2013; div. 2021) |
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Kösen's growth resulted from the conditions gigantism and acromegaly, caused by a tumour affecting his pituitary gland.[3] Due to his condition, he uses crutches to walk.[4]