Mills Darden
Alleged largest man in history
About Mills Darden
Lived 1799 – 1857 (aged 57). Mills Darden was an American.
Mills Darden (October 7, 1799 – January 23, 1857 and weighed more than , with a shoulder-to-shoulder width measurement of about . These figures would have given him a body mass index of 74.692.9.
Mills (or Miles) Darden was born on October 7, 1799, near Rich Square, North Carolina, United States, to John and Mary Darden. He was married twice and had several children. His first wife Mary died in 1837 aged about 40. His grave, and his wife's, have been restored by the local Development Authority.
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Who was Mills Darden?
Alleged largest man in history
When was Mills Darden born?
Mills Darden was born on 7 October 1799 in Northampton County.
When did Mills Darden die?
Mills Darden died on 23 January 1857 in Lexington.
What nationality was Mills Darden?
Mills Darden was American.
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