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Patrick Cotter

Sideshow performer (1760-1806)

PersonDied aged 46humanQ3897730

Also known as Patrick O'Brien

Born: January 19, 1760
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Died: September 8, 1806
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Birthplace: Kinsale
Citizenship: Ireland
Occupation: circus performer
Languages spoken, written or signed: English

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Patrick Cotter O'Brien was the second of 29 known people in medical history to have verifiably reached a height of 8 feet (240 cm) or more. O'Brien was born in Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland. His real name was Patrick Cotter and he adopted O'Brien as his stage name in the sideshow circus, claiming descent from the legendarily gigantic Brian Boru. He was also known as the Bristol Giant and the Irish Giant. Another giant of this period, Charles Byrne, also claimed to be an O'Brien.

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: Patrick
Medical condition: gigantism
Field of work: sideshow performer
Family name: Cotter

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