Question

was anyone taller than robert j wadlow

Answer 1

No, Robert Wadlow is generally recognized as the tallest person in recorded history. He reached a height of 8 feet 11 inches (272 cm) before his death in 1940. There are some unverified claims and anecdotal reports of individuals who may have been taller, but none have been scientifically documented or confirmed to surpass Wadlow's height.