Henry Alexander Cooper
Henry Alexander Cooper (12 June 1853 – 16 August 1899) born in Norton-on-Derwent, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, was a 19th-century celebrity billed by P. T. Barnum as The Tallest Man in the World.[1][2]
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| Born | 12 January 1853 Norton-on-Derwent, East Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 16 August 1899 (aged 46) Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Other names | The Yorkshire Giant |
| Occupation | Sideshow performer |
| Known for | Billed as the tallest man in the world. |
| Height | 8 ft 2 in (2.49 m) |
References
- Henry Alexander Cooper
- "THE GIANT COOPER.; SKETCH OF THE TALLEST MAN IN THE UNITED STATES". The New York Times. 6 August 1887.
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