William Bradley (giant)
William Bradley (10 February 1787 – 30 May 1820), known more commonly as Giant Bradley or the Yorkshire Giant, is the tallest recorded British man that ever lived, measuring 7 feet 9 inches.
Bradley was 0.2 inches (5 mm) taller than Bao Xishun, who was recognised as world's tallest living man by Guinness World Records between 2005 and 2007.
Read more about William Bradley (giant): Biography, Giant Bradley Day
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