Chang Woo Gow – The Kind And Intelligent Chinese Giant
MessageToEagle.com – Giants have been seen in all parts of the world and China is no exception. Chang Woo Gow, also known by his stage name Chang. The Chinese Giant was born in China in the 1840s and was roughly 8 foot in height. He first began showing himself in London around 1865. Being a gentleman and able scholar, he was soon invited to visit the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Later he was touring Europe, United States of America and Australia. He was well educated and reportedly spoke roughly 10 languages. For many years he toured with his Chinese-born wife, Kin Foo (also known by other names). During a visit to Australia in 1871 he met and subsequently married English-born Catherine Santley. In 1878 Chang retired from the stage to establish a Chinese tea and curio shop in Bournemouth, England. He died prematurely in 1893 at the age of 50.
Chang Woo Gow was not the tallest in his family, however, for one sister measured eight feet four inches.
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