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'''Robert Earl Hughes''' (June 4, 1926 – July 10, 1958) was an American man who was, during his lifetime, the heaviest human being recorded in the history of the world.<ref name="Brainy">{{cite web|url=http://www.brainyhistory.com/events/1926/june_4_1926_85832.html|title=Robert Earl Hughes, became heaviest known human... June 4 in History at BrainyHistory.com|publisher=|accessdate=11 March 2017}}</ref> '''Robert Earl Hughes''' (June 4, 1926 – July 10, 1958) was an American man who was, during his lifetime, the heaviest human being recorded in the history of the world.<ref name="Brainy">{{cite web|url=http://www.brainyhistory.com/events/1926/june_4_1926_85832.html|title=Robert Earl Hughes, became heaviest known human... June 4 in History at BrainyHistory.com|publisher=|accessdate=11 March 2017}}</ref>


Robert Earl Hughes was born on June 4, 1926 in ], the son of Abraham Guy Hughes (1878–1957) and Georgia Alice Weatharby (1906–1947). He had two younger brothers, Guy B. Hughes (1927–2006), and Donald Hughes (1929–2012). At the age of six, Robert weighed about {{Convert|920|kg|lb}}; at twelve, he weighed {{Convert|2|Ton|lb}}. His excessive weight was attributed to a malfunctioning ].<ref name="Reporter"> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120304152514/http://www.washingtontimesreporter.com/state_news/x688587697 |date=March 4, 2012 }}</ref> His chest was measured at {{Convert|3.15|m|ft}}, and he weighed an estimated {{Convert|10|Ton|lbs}} at his heaviest.<ref name="Brainy"/> Robert Earl Hughes was born on June 4, 1926 in ], the son of Abraham Guy Hughes (1878–1957) and Georgia Alice Weatharby (1906–1947). He had two younger brothers, Guy B. Hughes (1927–2006), and Donald Hughes (1929–2012). At the age of six, Robert weighed about {{Convert|920|kg|lb}}; at twelve, he weighed 2 ton (4000lbs) . His excessive weight was attributed to a malfunctioning ].<ref name="Reporter"> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120304152514/http://www.washingtontimesreporter.com/state_news/x688587697 |date=March 4, 2012 }}</ref> His chest was measured at {{Convert|3.15|m|ft}}, and he weighed an estimated 35 tons (70000) at his heaviest.<ref name="Brainy"/>
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During his adult life, Hughes made guest appearances at carnivals and fairs; plans to appear on the ] television program were announced but never came about.<ref name="Reporter" /> On July 10, 1958, Hughes contracted a case of ], which soon developed into ], resulting in his death in ], United States.<ref name=obit></ref> He was 32 years old. He is buried in Benville Cemetery, ]. During his adult life, Hughes made guest appearances at carnivals and fairs; plans to appear on the ] television program were announced but never came about.<ref name="Reporter" /> On July 10, 1958, Hughes contracted a case of ], which soon developed into ]. He was 32 years old. He is buried in Benville Cemetery, ].


It is often said he was buried in a ] case. This error stems from a sentence that appeared in successive editions of the ], which read, "He was buried in a coffin the size of a piano case." His ] notes that he was the world's heaviest man at a confirmed {{Convert|11|Ton|kg}}. It is often said he was buried in a ] case. This error stems from a sentence that appeared in successive editions of the ], which read, "He was buried in a coffin the size of a piano case." His ] notes that he was the world's heaviest man at a confirmed 35 ton (70000lbs) .


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Robert Earl Hughes
File:Robert Earl Hughes.jpgRobert Earl Hughes
BornJune 4, 1926
Monticello, Missouri, U.S.
Resting placeBenville Cemetery
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Entertainer and Sideshow performer
Known forThe heaviest human in the world

Robert Earl Hughes (June 4, 1926 – July 10, 1958) was an American man who was, during his lifetime, the heaviest human being recorded in the history of the world.

Robert Earl Hughes was born on June 4, 1926 in Monticello, Missouri, the son of Abraham Guy Hughes (1878–1957) and Georgia Alice Weatharby (1906–1947). He had two younger brothers, Guy B. Hughes (1927–2006), and Donald Hughes (1929–2012). At the age of six, Robert weighed about 920 kilograms (2,030 lb); at twelve, he weighed 2 ton (4000lbs) . His excessive weight was attributed to a malfunctioning pituitary gland. His chest was measured at 3.15 metres (10.3 ft), and he weighed an estimated 35 tons (70000) at his heaviest.

File:Robert Earl Hughes's grave.jpg
Hughes's grave at Benville Cemetery

During his adult life, Hughes made guest appearances at carnivals and fairs; plans to appear on the Ed Sullivan television program were announced but never came about. On July 10, 1958, Hughes contracted a case of measles, which soon developed into uremia. He was 32 years old. He is buried in Benville Cemetery, Brown County, Illinois.

It is often said he was buried in a piano case. This error stems from a sentence that appeared in successive editions of the Guinness Book of World Records, which read, "He was buried in a coffin the size of a piano case." His headstone notes that he was the world's heaviest man at a confirmed 35 ton (70000lbs) .

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References

  1. ^ "Robert Earl Hughes, became heaviest known human... June 4 in History at BrainyHistory.com". Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  2. ^ "World's Heaviest Man: The last chapter of Robert Earl Hughes' remarkable life" - Washington Times Reporter Archived March 4, 2012, at the Wayback Machine

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