Henry Alexander Cooper
| Henry Alexander Cooper | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
January 12, 1853 Norton-on-Derwent, Yorkshire, England |
| Died |
August 16, 1899 (aged 46) Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Other names | The Yorkshire Giant |
| Occupation | Sideshow performer |
| Known for | Billed as the tallest man in the world. |
Henry Alexander Cooper (12 June 1853 - 16 August 1899) born in Norton-on-Derwent, North Yorkshire, England) was a 19th-century celebrity billed by P. T. Barnum as The Tallest Man in the World.[1][2]
References
- ↑ Henry Alexander Cooper
- ↑ "THE GIANT COOPER.; SKETCH OF THE TALLEST MAN IN THE UNITED STATES.". New York Times. 6 August 1887.
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