John Rogan

For other people named John Rogan, see John Rogan (disambiguation).

John Rogan
Born(1867-02-12)February 12, 1867
Hendersonville, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedSeptember 11, 1905(1905-09-11) (aged 38)
Gallatin, Tennessee, U.S.
Other namesWillie, Bud Rogan, The Negro Giant
OccupationsSalesman, artist, sharecropper
Known forSecond tallest man in history, Second tallest American ever recorded
Height8 ft 9 in (267 cm)
RelativesWilliam Rogan (father)

John William Rogan (February 12, 1867 – September 11, 1905; some sources indicate 1871 as his birth year), was an American sharecropper who was recorded as the tallest non-mobile person ever and the second-tallest person ever at 8 ft 9 in (267 cm), behind Robert Wadlow.

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