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  1. Anna Haining Bates (née Swan; August 6, 1846 – August 5, 1888) was a Canadian woman notable for her great stature of 7 feet 11 inches (2.41 m). [ 1 ] [ 2 ] She was one of the tallest women ever . Her parents were of average height and were Scottish immigrants.

  2. Jul 18, 2023 · Anna Bates (née Swan) was a Canadian woman who stood at 7 ft 11 in and married Martin van Buren Bates, who was 7 ft 9 in. They were the tallest married couple ever and had the longest and heaviest baby in history, who died shortly after birth.

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  3. Mar 13, 2023 · Learn about the life and challenges of Anna Haining Bates, who was born with gigantism and became a famous attraction in the 19th century. Discover how she coped with her size, pursued her dreams, and met her husband.

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  4. SWAN, ANNA HAINING (Bates), giantess; b. 7 Aug. 1846 at Mill Brook, N.S., one of 13 children of Alexander Swan and Ann Graham; m. 17 June 1871 Martin Van Buren Bates, known as the “Kentucky giant”; d. 5 Aug. 1888 at Seville, Ohio. Anna Haining Swan’s father had emigrated from Dumfries, Scotland, to Nova Scotia; her mother was a Nova ...

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  5. Sep 14, 2023 · Learn about Anna Haining Bates, a Canadian woman who stood at 7 feet 11 inches due to gigantism. Discover how she met and married Martin Van Buren Bates, a former Confederate soldier, and became a famous stage performer.

  6. Dec 5, 2022 · Anna Haining Bates was a giantess who performed in the circus with her husband Martin Van Buren Bates. She gave birth to the largest baby ever recorded in 1879, but he died shortly after birth.

  7. Oct 4, 2017 · Learn about the extraordinary life and marriage of Anna Haining Swan, who was 7 feet 11 inches tall, and Martin Van Buren Bates, who was 7 feet 9 inches. Discover how they met, toured with P.T. Barnum, had giant children, and built a custom home.

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