Martin Van Buren Bates, Date of Birth, Date of Death
TweetMartin Van Buren Bates
American giant
Date of Birth: 09-Nov-1839
Date of Death: 07-Jan-1919
Profession: circus performer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio 
About Martin Van Buren Bates
- Martin Bates (November 9, 1837 – January 19, 1919), known as the "Kentucky Giant" was an American man famed for his great height.
- The Guinness Book of World Records and other reputable sources have him listed at being 7 ft 7.5 in (2.32 m) tall and weighing 328 lb (149 kg).
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