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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Martin_Van_Buren_BatesMartin Van Buren Bates - Wikipedia

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   Martin Van Buren Bates (November 9, 1837 – January 19, 1919), known as the Kentucky Giant, was an American man notable for his great height. He was 7 ft 9 in (2.36 m) tall [1] [2] and weighed 475 lb (215 kg).

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   Learn about the life and service of Martin Van Buren Bates, a Confederate captain who stood at seven feet and nine inches. He fought in the Civil War, was captured and imprisoned, and married another giant in Europe.

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   Oct 28, 2020 · Learn about the life and adventures of Martin Van Buren Bates, a native of Kona, Kentucky, who claimed to be 7 feet 11 inches tall and toured the world with his wife Anna, the tallest woman. Discover how he fought in the Civil War, met P. T. Barnum, and became a royal guest of Queen Victoria.

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6. www.wearethemighty.com › mighty-history › giantAn actual giant served in the Civil War - We Are The Mighty

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   Learn about the life and legacy of Martin Van Buren Bates, a Confederate captain who was 7-foot-11 inches tall and married another giant. Find out how his hometown in Kentucky plans to honor him with a bronze statue.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Anna_Haining_BatesAnna Haining Bates - Wikipedia

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   Spouse. Martin Van Buren Bates. . . ( m. 1871) . Anna Haining Bates (née Swan; August 6, 1846 – August 5, 1888) was a Canadian woman notable for her great stature of 7 feet 11 inches (2.41 m). [1] [2] She was one of the tallest women ever. Her parents were of average height and were Scottish immigrants.

8. www.youtube.com › watchMartin Van Buren Bates, The Kentucky River Giant - YouTube

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   Jul 3, 2020 · Martin Van Buren Bates traveled the world as a circus perform... From Kona, in Letcher County, Kentucky, came one of the tallest men in the world, a true giant. Martin Van Buren Bates traveled the ...

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   Who was Martin Van Buren 'Kentucky Giant' Bates?

   • Date of Birth - Death November 9, 1837 - January 19, 1919 Standing at seven feet and nine inches, Martin Van Buren ‘Kentucky Giant’ Bates was an unforgettable figure to encounter on the Civil War battlefield. On November 9, 1837, in Letcher County, Kentucky, Martin Van Buren Bates was born to parents of normal stature.

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   When was Martin Van Buren Bates born?

   • The mysteries and marvels of the life of Martin Van Buren Bates begin with his birth. What’s not contested is that he was born on November 9 at Kona, in Letcher County, Kentucky, to John Wallis Bates and his wife, Sarah. But was it November 9, 1837 or November 9, 1845?

   The Kentucky River Giant: Martin Van Buren Bates Claimed 7' 11"

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   How tall was Martin Van Buren Bates?

   • Martin Van Buren Bates (November 9, 1837 – January 19, 1919), known as the Kentucky Giant, was an American man notable for his great height. He was 7 ft 9 in (2.36 m) tall and weighed 475 lb (215 kg). Bates' growth rate jumped at the age of six or seven. At age 12 he was over 6 ft (1.83 m) tall and weighed over 200 lb (90 kg).

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   When was Martin Van Buren Bates married?

   • This photo of Martin and Anna Bates is dated June 17, 1871, the day they were married. The mysteries and marvels of the life of Martin Van Buren Bates begin with his birth. What’s not contested is that he was born on November 9 at Kona, in Letcher County, Kentucky, to John Wallis Bates and his wife, Sarah.

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   Where was Martin Van Buren Bates buried?

   • In the Mound Hill Cemetery resides the final resting place of the world's tallest couple. Been Here? Want to Visit? It was August of 1889. Captain Martin Van Buren Bates, formerly of the Confederate Army, was grieving. His wife had passed away, and he had ordered her casket from a manufacturer in Cleveland, Ohio.

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   When did Martin Van Buren Bates visit Anna?

   • Here are some entries from Martin Van Buren Bates’ journal referring to his time with Anna on the tour: April 22, 1871, couple left New York on the City of Brussels of the Inman Line accompanied by Judge H. P. Ingalls. May 2, 1871, arrived at Liverpool, and spent a week at the Washington Hotel.

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    Mar 15, 2016 · A look at the life of 'Capt.' Martin VanBuren Bates, "The Kentucky River Mountain Giant" - my great, great, great uncle.

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