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  1. 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 ...

  2. Mar 21, 2018 · Learn about Angus MacAskill, the tallest non-pathological giant in history, who performed for P.T. Barnum and Queen Victoria. Discover his impressive feats of strength, his kind personality, and his tragic death.

  3. Jul 12, 2023 · Learn about Angus MacAskill, the Scottish giant who was recognized as the strongest man in history by Guinness Book of World Records. Discover his incredible feats of strength, his life as a fisherman and a circus performer, and his legacy in Cape Breton.

  4. Mar 11, 2019 · Englishtown's giant Angus MacAskill is still considered the biggest natural giant in history. And though it's been more than 150 years since his death, his feats of strength are...

  5. Oct 31, 2023 · Angus MacAskill lived from 1825 until August 8, 1863. At 7ft8in (2.36m) tall, he was the tallest Scots ever to have lived, a record that is yet to be broken. For reference, there has never been an NBA player as tall as Angus, with 7ft7in the tallest ever in Sun Mingming.

  6. Learn about the life and achievements of Angus MacAskill, the tallest Scotsman ever, who was born in 1825 and died in 1863. Find out how he became a famous giant, performed in a travelling show, and was injured by an anchor.

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  8. Jan 16, 2008 · Angus McAskill, the Cape Breton giant (b at Harris, Scot 1825; d at Englishtown, NS 8 Aug 1863). The tallest nonpathological giant on record, at maturity he was 236 cm (7´9´) tall, weighed 193 kg (425 lbs) and had a shoulder width of 112 cm and palms measuring 20 cm by 30 cm.