Remains examined in 1972 and height verified. 1760–1806 (46) Morocco 246 cm 8 ft 1 in[5] Brahim Takioullah Possesses the world's largest feet at 1 ft 3 in (38 cm).[6] 1982– Iran 246 cm 8 ft 1 in Morteza Mehrzad Tallest man in Iran.[7] gold medalist of Iran sitting volleyball national team in Summer Paralympic games Rio 2016 1987– Germany 246 cm 8 ft 1 in Julius Koch Probably never the world's tallest person due to his life coinciding with that of John Rogan. Skeleton preserved in the Museum of Natural History in Mons, Belgium.