Bao Xishun
Bao Xishun | |
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鮑喜順 | |
| Born | November 2, 1951 Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China |
| Nationality | Mongolian Chinese |
| Years active | 1973–present |
| Known for | Former World's Tallest Man |
| Height | 236 cm (7 ft 9 in) |
| Spouse | Shujuan Xia |
| Children | 1 |
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| Simplified Chinese | 鲍喜顺 | ||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 鮑喜順 | ||||||
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Bao Xishun (also known as Xi Shun; born November 2, 1951) is a Chinese herdsman from Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, recognized by Guinness World Records as one of the world's tallest living men at 7 feet 9 inches (236 cm) tall. He was formerly certified as the tallest living man by the Guinness World Records. On September 17, 2009, Sultan Kösen overtook Bao Xishun as the tallest living man.