Title

'Mr O'Brien

Caption

'Mr O'Brien, the Irish Giant, the Tallest Man in the Known World', 1803. Patrick O'Brien (c1765-1804), the Irish giant, being measured for a suit by an Edinburgh tailor. O'Brien was 8 feet 7 inches (2.616m) tall. Such abnormal growth manifested by those suffering from Gigantism is caused by an over-active pituitary gland (endocrine system) producing an excess of growth hormone.

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Photos12.com - Ann Ronan Picture Library

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Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP07104_460001069

License type

Rights managed

Available size

24,6Mb (2,4Mb) / 8,1in x 11,8in / 2426 x 3543 (300dpi)