Anton de Franckenpoint

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Anton de Franckenpoint (known as Langer Anton, "Long Anton"; fl. 16th century AD) was the first verified person to reach 8 feet (244 cm), or more in height. Anton was working as a personal guard of Christian von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel.

Skeleton[]

In 1810, his skeleton was added to the Museum Anatomicum in Marburg. His skeleton is not complete, one arm is missing, his shoulder blades are not connected, his breastbones are missing, and his feet are made of cork.

See also[]

• List of tallest people
• List of people with gigantism

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