| Henry Alexander Cooper | |
|---|---|
 Newman, c. 1880 | |
| Born | (1853-01-12)12 January 1853 Norton-on-Derwent, East Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 16 August 1899(1899-08-16) (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, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, was a 19th-century celebrity billed by P. T. Barnum as The Tallest Man in the World.
References
- Henry Alexander Cooper
- "THE GIANT COOPER.; SKETCH OF THE TALLEST MAN IN THE UNITED STATES". The New York Times. 6 August 1887.
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