John Middleton
(1578-1623)
Died aged c. 45
Wikidata WikipediaJohn Middleton (1578–1623) was an English giant who was born in the village of Hale and is commonly known as the Childe of Hale. He was allegedly 9 feet 3 inches (2.82 m) tall, and legend tells that he slept with his feet out of the window of his small house, and tales credit him with great strength. He was employed as a bodyguard by the sheriff of Lancashire.
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John Middleton 1578-1623 9 feet 3 inches tall known as The Childe of Hale lived here
5 Church End, Liverpool, United Kingdom where they lived