wadlow, he measured 2.72 meters, Robert died from a septic blister on his right ankle caused by a brace he had had fitted only one week before and died at 1:30 pm on 27th June 1940.His greatest recorded weight was 222.71 kilograms, his shoe size would also 37AA (47CM). He was born On the 22nd of February 1918 he lived in illinois. Scources: Guinessworldrecords.com