Martin Van Buren Bates

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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1. When was Martin Van Buren Bates born?November 9, 1837
2. Where was Martin Van Buren Bates born?Vanceburg, Kentucky, USA
3. How tall is Martin Van Buren Bates?7 feet 9 inches (2.36 meters)
4. How heavy is Martin Van Buren Bates?475 pounds (215 kg)
5. What is the spouse?Anna Haining Bates (also exceptionally tall)
6. What did he do during the Civil War?He served as a captain in the Confederate Army, using his height to stand out on the battlefield.

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