Giantism Collection

Basilio Huaylas Aka Peruvian Giant, The Tallest Man In Peru. This Is Only Known Image Of Him, Originally Published 1805. From The Strand Magazine Published 1894

Patrick Cotter O Brien, Irish giant
Patrick Cotter O Brien (1760-1806), giant of Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland, who was 8 feet 4 inches tall. 18th century

Giantism (b / w photo)
5998385 Giantism (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giantism. Illustration for The Concise Home Doctor)

Franz Winkelmeier, Aka Giant Of Friedburg-Lenga 1860

Robert Hales, Aka The Norfolk Giant, 1820 - 1863. English Giant. From The Strand Magazine Published 1894

Louis Frenz, Born 1801- ?. French Giant. From The Strand Magazine Published 1894

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Henry Blacker, 1724 - ? Aka The British Giant. From The Strand Magazine Published 1894

Maximillian Christopher Miller, 1674 - 1734. Also Known As The Saxon Giant And The German Giant. From The Strand Magazine Published 1894

Walter Parsons, Aka The Staffordshire Giant, 7 Feet 6 Inches, Left, Alive During The Reign Of King James I And A Bodyguard To The King, With Sir Jeffrey Hudson, Right, 1619

1764 Patagonian Giants Byron Voyage
A copperplate engraving frontis from Commodore Byrons " An account of a Voyage Round the World" (1767) recording his meeting around 1764 with the giants of Patagonia

1764 Patagonian Giants
A copperplate engraving inspired from Commodore Byrons " An account of a Voyage Round the World" (1767) recording his meeting around 1764 with the giants of Patagonia

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"Giantism: Unveiling the Legends of Extraordinary Stature" Step into the world of giants as we explore the captivating stories behind these towering figures. From Patrick Cotter O Brien, the renowned Irish giant, to Franz Winkelmeier, also known as the Giant of Friedburg-Lenga in 1860, their larger-than-life presence has left an indelible mark on history. Delving further back in time, we encounter Robert Hales, famously known as The Norfolk Giant from 1820-1863. This English giant's extraordinary height fascinated people during his era and continues to intrigue us today. Traveling across borders and centuries, we meet Louis Frenz - a French giant born in 1801 whose story was immortalized by The Strand Magazine in 1894. His colossal stature captured imaginations far and wide. Basilio Huaylas emerges from obscurity as Peru's tallest man ever recorded. Although only one image remains of him from its original publication in 1805, it serves as a testament to his remarkable existence. The British Giant himself makes an appearance through Henry Blacker (1724-?), leaving us awe-struck with tales that have been passed down through generations. Maxmillian Christopher Miller follows suit with his moniker "The Saxon Giant" or "The German Giant, " showcasing how giants were celebrated throughout Europe during the late seventeenth century. Intriguingly enough, Walter Parsons takes us even further back in time to when he served as a bodyguard to King James I during his reign. Standing at an impressive height of seven feet six inches and accompanied by Sir Jeffrey Hudson on this incredible journey through history. Venturing beyond human boundaries altogether are the Patagonian Giants encountered during Byron's voyage in 1764. These colossal beings captivated explorers' imaginations and continue to fuel our fascination with giants today.