How tall were people from history? Page 13

Page 13 of 17: Ken Stabler to Karen Carpenter. Rulers, presidents, athletes and stars who have died, with the height each is recorded at. Filter by the years they were born.

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Lemmy

5 ft 10 in (178 cm)

Lemmy is commonly listed at 5 ft 10 in (178 cm).

Born 1945 · 1900–1949

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Tony Dow

5 ft 8 in (173 cm)

Tony Dow is commonly listed at 5 ft 8 in (173 cm).

Born 1945 · 1900–1949

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Ted Bundy

6 ft 0 in (182.9 cm)

Ted Bundy was listed by the FBI at 6 ft 0 in (182.9 cm).

Born 1946 · 1900–1949

Bob Weir

6 ft 0 in (183 cm)

Bob Weir is commonly listed at 6 ft 0 in (183 cm).

Born 1947 · 1900–1949

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Pablo Escobar

5 ft 5¾ in (167 cm)

Pablo Escobar is commonly listed at 5 ft 5¾ in (167 cm).

Born 1949 · 1900–1949

John Candy

6 ft 3 in (190.5 cm)

John Candy is commonly listed at 6 ft 3 in (190.5 cm).

Born 1950 · 1950 or later

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