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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 including possessing the ability to walk or run.<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). His excessive weight was attributed to a ruptured thyroid gland when he was young.<ref name="Reporter"> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120304152514/http://www.washingtontimesreporter.com/state_news/x688587697 |date=March 4, 2012 }}</ref> Hughes weighed 486 kilograms (1,071 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). His excessive weight was attributed to a ruptured thyroid gland when he was young.<ref name="Reporter"> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120304152514/http://www.washingtontimesreporter.com/state_news/x688587697 |date=March 4, 2012 }}</ref> Hughes weighed 3628.7 kilograms (8780lbs) (4 TONS) at his heaviest.<ref name="Brainy"/>


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 died at age 32 years at the weight of 1,041 pounds. 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 died at age 32 years at the weight of 2841 pounds (1288 kilograms).

Besides his weight of 87 people, he could run a top speed of 13.5 mph for a short amount of time and could maintain a 8 mph constant walking speed. floors needed to be reinforced and his walls needed to be reinforced because his weight could shake buildings violently and can cause damage.


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Robert Earl Hughes
File:Robert Earl Hughes.jpgRobert Earl Hughes
BornJune 4, 1926
Monticello, Missouri, U.S.
DiedJuly 10, 1958
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Entertainer and Sideshow performer
Known forThe heaviest human to walk on earth

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 including possessing the ability to walk or run.

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). His excessive weight was attributed to a ruptured thyroid gland when he was young. Hughes weighed 3628.7 kilograms (8780lbs) (4 TONS) at his heaviest.

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 died at age 32 years at the weight of 2841 pounds (1288 kilograms).

Besides his weight of 87 people, he could run a top speed of 13.5 mph for a short amount of time and could maintain a 8 mph constant walking speed. floors needed to be reinforced and his walls needed to be reinforced because his weight could shake buildings violently and can cause damage.

See also

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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