John William Rogan
John William Rogan (born February 16, 1865 in Hendersonville , Tennessee , † September 12, 1905 in Gallatin , Tennessee) is still the second greatest person in medical history.
At the age of 13, Rogan began to grow very quickly. Here, a developed ankylosis , so he did not go from 1882 or could stand. In 1899 he was already 259 cm tall and weighed 140 kg. He couldn't work, but made a living selling postcards and portraits of himself. He was often referred to as the "Negro Giant" in the newspapers. His hands were 11 inches long and his feet were 13 inches. He continued to grow until his death, when he was 2.67 m tall but only weighed 79 kg. Rogan died in September 1905 at the age of 40 of complications from ankylosis. He was buried under solid concrete in his family's yard to prevent exhumation .
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- ListVerse.com (November 2009) The Ultimate Book of the Top Ten Lists: An Insane Collection of Fun, Fascinating, and Bizarre Facts About Movies, Music, Sports, Crime, Celebrities, History, Trivia, and More. Ulysses Press. page 5
- "John William Rogan - 8 feet 8 inches (264 cm)" thetallestman.com. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
- Biography and family history of John Rogan as compiled by the University of South Florida Heritage Project Africana
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Rogan, John William |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | second tallest person in medical history |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 16, 1865 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Hendersonville, Tennessee |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 12, 1905 |
| Place of death | Gallatin, Tennessee |