Anna Haining Bates | |
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 Bates (centre) with her parents | |
| Born | Anna Haining Swan August 6, 1846 Mill Brook, New Annan, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Died | August 5, 1888 (aged 41) Seville, Ohio, United States |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Circus attraction |
| Known for | Record height 7 feet 11 inches (2.41 m) |
| Spouse | |
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.
- ^ "Biography – SWAN, ANNA HAINING – Volume XI (1881-1890) – Dictionary of Canadian Biography". www.biographi.ca.
- ^ "Tallest married couple ever". Guinness World Records. Retrieved March 29, 2022.