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English: John Rogan was born in 1868 and he grew normally until the age of 13. His height was not officially recorded until his death at which point he was 8 ft 9 in tall. Due to illness he weighed only 175 pounds. He is the tallest African-American ever. He died in 1905 due to complications from his illness.
Deutsch: John Rogan wurde 1868 geboren und wuchs bis zum Alter von 13 normal. Zu seinem Tod wurde die Körpergröße mit 8 ft 9 in (243,6 + 22,86 = 266,46, also rund 266 cm) bestimmt. Wegen Erkrankung wog er nur 175 Pfund (79,4, rund 79 kg). Er ist der (bisher) größte Afroamerikaner. Er starb 1905 an Komplikationen seiner Erkrankung.
Date Photographed prior to 1905
Source http://listverse.com/
Author Unknown photographer

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