Sultan Kösen
Sultan Kösen | |
|---|---|
Kösen in 2009 | |
| Born | 10 December 1982 Mardin, Turkey |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Known for | Tallest living man 7th verified tallest person in history |
| Height | 251 cm (8 ft 3 in) |
| Spouse |
Merve Dibo
(m. 2013; div. 2021) |
Sultan Kösen (born 10 December 1982) is a Turkish farmer who holds the Guinness World Record for tallest living male at 251 cm (8 ft 2.82 in).
Kösen's growth resulted from the conditions gigantism and acromegaly, caused by a tumour affecting his pituitary gland. Due to his condition, he uses crutches to walk.