Édouard Beaupré
Édouard Beaupré | |
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Beaupré compared to his father, Gaspard Beaupré, whose height was 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in); c. 1900 | |
| Born | January 9, 1881 Willow Bunch, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Died | July 3, 1904 (aged 23) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation(s) | Strongman and wrestler |
| Known for | "Willow Bunch Giant" Tallest strongman and professional wrestler |
| Height | 2.52 m (8 ft 3 in) |
Édouard Beaupré, (January 9, 1881 – July 3, 1904) better known by his nickname "The Willow Bunch Giant" was a Canadian circus and freak show giant, professional wrestler, strongman, and star of Barnum and Bailey's circus. He was one of the tallest men in recorded history, with a reported height of 2.52 m (8 ft 3 in).