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Martin Van Buren Bates and Anna Haining Bates were a couple who were known for their exceptional height. Martin Bates, also known as the "Kentucky Giant", was born in Kentucky in 1837 and stood at a height of 7 feet 9 inches (2.41 m). Anna Haining Bates, also known as the "Nova Scotia Giantess", was born in Nova Scotia in 1846 and stood at a height of 7 feet 11.5 inches (2.43 m). They were recognized as the tallest married couple by the Guinness World Records.
Martin and Anna Bates met in 1871 and were married in 1872. They traveled and performed together as part of P.T. Barnum's circus for several years before retiring and settling down in Seville, Ohio. They had two children, both of whom were of average height. (BRUTALL)
Martin Bates passed away in 1919 at the age of 82, while Anna Haining Bates passed away in 1888 at the age of 41 due to complications related to her pregnancy. They were both buried in Seville, Ohio, where their graves remain a popular tourist attraction.
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