Robert Wadlow, known as the 'Giant of Illinois,' was an American man recognized as the tallest person in history. Born on February 22, 1918, he reached a height of 2.72 meters (8 feet 11.1 inches) and weighed 199 kg (439 pounds) at the time of his death on July 15, 1940. Wadlow's extraordinary height and size made him a notable figure, and he is remembered for his impressive stature and the challenges associated with it.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Robert
bright fame, shining glory
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Robert Wadlow belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Alton
Place of Death: Manistee
Cause of Death: sepsis
Educated At: Shurtleff College
Occupation: circus performer
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for February 22, 1918
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 22, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 22, 2026 |
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| Sun | 3 Pisces 19 | 4 Pisces 7 | 19 Gemini 1 |
| Moon | 28 Cancer 26 | 10 Taurus 51 | 12 Cancer 10 |
| Mercury | 18 Aquarius 56 | 21 Pisces 33 | 1 Gemini 13 |
| Venus | 14 Aquarius 1 | 15 Pisces 25 | 8 Taurus 32 |
| Mars | 0 Libra 47 | 23 Aquarius 49 | 24 Virgo 21 |
| Jupiter | 2 Gemini 28 | 15 Cancer 32 | 22 Gemini 25 |
| Saturn | 10 Leo 11 | 0 Aries 54 | 11 Leo 31 |
| Uranus | 24 Aquarius 12 | 27 Taurus 37 | 27 Aquarius 38 |
| Neptune | 4 Leo 59 | 0 Aries 49 | 5 Leo 8 |
| Pluto | 3 Cancer 32 | 4 Aquarius 21 | 4 Cancer 37 |
| Rahu | 28 Sagittarius 14 | 9 Pisces 22 | 22 Sagittarius 31 |
| Ketu | 28 Gemini 14 | 9 Virgo 22 | 22 Gemini 31 |
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