How tall were people from history? Page 15

Page 15 of 17: Randy Rhoads to Dikembe Mutombo. Rulers, presidents, athletes and stars who have died, with the height each is recorded at. Filter by the years they were born.

Listed from the earliest birth year. Older figures rest on period accounts, records or later estimates; each page says which.

805 heights in this selection. Sorting ranks this selection only; it does not identify world records. Equal listings share a height.

Mark Eaton

7 ft 4 in (223.5 cm)

Mark Eaton is commonly listed at 7 ft 4 in (223.5 cm).

Born 1957 · 1950 or later

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Osama bin Laden

6 ft 4 in (193 cm) to 6 ft 6 in (198.1 cm)

Osama bin Laden was listed by the FBI between 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) and 6 ft 6 in (198.1 cm). The drawing uses the lower end.

Born 1957 · 1950 or later

Prince

5 ft 2 in (157.5 cm)

Prince is commonly listed at 5 ft 2 in (157.5 cm).

Born 1958 · 1950 or later

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Jeffrey Dahmer

6 ft 0 in (182.9 cm)

Jeffrey Dahmer is commonly listed at 6 ft 0 in (182.9 cm).

Born 1960 · 1950 or later

Richard Ramirez

6 ft 1 in (185.4 cm)

Richard Ramirez is commonly listed at 6 ft 1 in (185.4 cm).

Born 1960 · 1950 or later

Sid Eudy

6 ft 9 in (206 cm)

Sid Eudy is commonly listed at 6 ft 9 in (206 cm).

Born 1960 · 1950 or later

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Manute Bol

7 ft 7 in (231.1 cm)

Manute Bol is commonly listed at 7 ft 7 in (231.1 cm).

Born 1962 · 1950 or later

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Lane Frost

5 ft 11 in (180.3 cm)

Lane Frost is commonly listed at 5 ft 11 in (180.3 cm).

Born 1963 · 1950 or later

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Len Bias

6 ft 8 in (203 cm)

Len Bias is commonly listed at 6 ft 8 in (203 cm).

Born 1963 · 1950 or later

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Eazy-E

5 ft 2.5 in (159 cm)

Eazy-E is commonly listed at 5 ft 2.5 in (159 cm).

Born 1964 · 1950 or later

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