Who Is The Biggest Human In The World?
Kösen was born in Mardin, a city in southeast Turkey, and is a Turk of ethnic Kurdish descent. The Turkish farmer, 39, developed gigantism and acromegaly as a result of a rare tumor affecting his pituitary gland (pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone). Kosen, who is of Kurdish descent, acknowledges that although he has…
Kösen was born in Mardin, a city in southeast Turkey, and is a Turk of ethnic Kurdish descent. The Turkish farmer, 39, developed gigantism and acromegaly as a result of a rare tumor affecting his pituitary gland (pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone). Kosen, who is of Kurdish descent, acknowledges that although he has grown accustomed to his height, there are still times when it presents challenges and discomfort.
Merve Dibo, a 5’9″ Syrian woman, and Kosen were married in 2013, but the marriage failed because she spoke Arabic and he only spoke Turkish. Kosen is once again on the market following the recent divorce of the couple. Kösen joined the Magic Circus of Samoa in 2014 and began performing in international performances.
Who Is The Biggest Human In The World?
Sultan Kösen, a Kurdish farmer, is the world’s tallest man alive, measuring 8 feet, 3 inches. At 8 feet 3 inches tall, Sultan Kosen currently holds the Guinness World Record for the tallest living person (2.51 metres).
