Anna Haining Bates
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Anna Haining Bates was a Canadian woman notable for her great stature of 7 feet 11 inches. She was one of the tallest women who ever lived. Her parents were of average height and were Scottish immigra
Bates c. 1860-1870
Swan (centre) with her parents, who were both of average height
The marriage of Martin Bates to Anna Swan, 1871
Martin Van Buren Bates
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Martin Van Buren Bates, known as the Kentucky Giant, was an American man famous for his great height. He was 7 ft 9 in tall and weighed 475 lb.
Anna Haining Bates
…returned to Nova Scotia before resuming her exhibition career in the United States. In 1871, at the age of 24, Swan travelled to Europe, where she and Martin Van Buren Bates gave command performances before Queen Victoria and the Prince of Wales following their marriage in London. Advertised as "the largest married couple…
Bates standing in uniform