James Henry Lambier, also known as the American Giant, exhibited himself in 1825. Before becoming a professional giant he was a captain in the French Imperial Mameluke Horse Guard. He was just over seven feet tall. Ink and Watercolor, c. 1820s by Gahagain.

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James Henry Lambier, American Giant, 1820s

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