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Daniel Lambert (13 March 1770 – 21 June 1809) was an English gaol keeper and animal breeder from Leicester, famous for his unusually large size. After serving four years as an apprentice at an engraving and die casting works in Birmingham , he returned to Leicester around 1788 and succeeded his father as keeper of Leicester's gaol.
Apr 12, 2022 · A big man in a world of little obesity, Daniel Lambert could have locked himself away or submitted himself to a sideshow. He didn’t. Instead, he took control of his destiny and used his weight to make his fortune.
In this article, we will explore the life and death of Daniel Lambert, one of the largest men in history. Early Life and Background. Daniel Lambert was born on March 13, 1770, in Leicester, England. His father was a renowned huntsman that was currently working as a prison guard at Leicester gaol.
Dec 15, 2009 · A feature on the 200th anniversary of the death of Daniel Lambert. BBC television presenter Simon Ward looks at the life of the biggest man in the British Is...
Jan 31, 2017 · March 13, 1770 — Nobody knows what was wrong with Daniel Lambert who was born on this day. But he went from being a slim, athletic, sports-loving youngster to a mountain of a man in his thirties, so huge that he entered record books as the heaviest person ever to have lived.
Mar 13, 2024 · Larger-than-life celebrity Daniel Lambert is well-known by most people who have a connection to Leicester. Weighing in at 52 stone 11lbs, Daniel was once known as the heaviest man in England.
Jun 23, 2009 · Daniel Lambert was born in Leicester on 13 March 1770 into a family of gamekeepers, huntsmen and field sportsmen. By the time of his death 39 years later he weighed a...
