#12 Väinö Myllyrinne – 8 ft 3 in (251 cm), Finland
Väinö Myllyrinne, the tallest verified European, peaked at 251.4 cm and served as the tallest soldier in history. Born in 1909, he lived until 1963 and was recognized as the tallest living person for over two decades.
He joined the Finnish Defence Forces and later worked in various jobs. Myllyrinne’s longevity compared to other giants made his case remarkable in medical literature.
