Franz Winkelmeier, aka Giant of Friedburg-Lenga 1860 – 1887, was, at 8 foot 5 inches, the tallest human of his time.

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Franz Winkelmeier, aka Giant of Friedburg-Lenga 1860 – 1887, was, at 8 foot 5 inches, the tallest human of his time and one of the tallest humans in history. From The Strand Magazine published 1894.

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