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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.
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.
Daniel Lambert, born in 1770 in Leicester, England, became famous for his extraordinary size, weighing over 700 pounds by his death in 1809. Despite his immense weight, Lambert was known for...
Mar 13, 2020 · TODAY is the 250th anniversary of the birth of the biggest celebrity in British history – and we do mean big. For Daniel Lambert made a career out of being, quite simply, the heaviest man who had ever lived, tipping the scales at 52st 11lbs, that’s 739lbs in all, or 335kg.
