Officially measured (lying down and in the standing position) by the Indonesian Record Museum (MURI) in December 2009.[12] 1985–2012 (26) Netherlands 242 cm 7 ft 11¼ in Albert Johan Kramer Probably the tallest man in The Netherlands ever; His brother-in-law was suffering from dwarfism and did not exceed 69 cm (27.16 in). Together they formed a Variety act, with performances around the world.[13] 1897–1976 (79) Puerto Rico 241 cm 7 ft 11 in Felipe Birriel Tallest Puerto Rican recorded.