Angus MacAskill
Angus MacAskill (1825 – 8 August 1863) was a Scottish-born Canadian giant. In its 1981 edition the Guinness Book of World Records stated he was the strongest man, the tallest non-pathological giant and the largest true giant in recorded history at 7 feet 9 inches (2.36 m), he also had the largest chest measurements of any non-obese man at 80 inches (203 cm). MacAskill was said to have accomplished feats of lifting a 2,800 lb (1,270 kg) ship's anchor to his chest and holding over 250 pounds (113 kg) with only three fingers.
Angus MacAskill | |
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Disputed photograph claimed by some sources to be of MacAskill | |
| Born | 1825 Berneray, North Uist, Scotland |
| Died | 8 August 1863 (aged 37–38) St. Anns, Nova Scotia |
| Cause of death | Brain fever |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Known for | Alleged feats of strength and height |
| Height | 7 ft 9 in (2.36 m) |
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