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El gigante de Altzo

Altzo, Tolosaldea, Gipuzkoa

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El gigante de Altzo

Historical milestone · Altzo, Tolosaldea, Gipuzkoa

Image of Altzo, not of the place itself.

Miguel Joaquín Eleicegui Ateaga (1818-1861), known as the Giant of Altzo, was considered in his time the tallest man in Europe, at 2.42 m tall; he traveled the continent and was even received by Queen Isabella II of Spain and Queen Victoria of England.

1818-1861

Photo: Zarateman (CC0)

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