The Story Georgian Britain's Largest Man - Daniel Lambert

Daniel Lambert, born in 1770 in Leicester, England, became famous for his extraordinary size, weighing over 700 pounds by his death in 1809. Despite his immense weight, Lambert was known for his strength and agility. He initially worked as a prison keeper but gained widespread attention for his size, leading him to showcase himself in London and other cities. Lambert's story highlights both his physical uniqueness and his amiable personality, which captivated many. His legacy endures, particularly in Leicester, where he remains a celebrated figure. Daniel Lambert's life is a remarkable tale of an individual who turned his extraordinary physical condition into a source of public fascination and personal pride.

[CocoWantsACracker]

Aside from the respect you show in your videos, I also love the respectful nature of the people who comment on them.

Whenever I mingle with you lot 'down here', I feel good about mankind in general and it seems like I am among a group of people that may be diverse and may hold many different beliefs, but is united in trying to be decent, respectful and open-minded. Despite the often sad nature of the stories themselves, I often leave the video and its comment section with a smile on my face and the conviction that while there are absolute monsters out there, the lovely people outnumber them greatly.

[ilostmypickle]

"but they returned for his personality."
I really like that.
I feel a deepened sadness in his passing as if I somehow knew him.

[Gubalicious]

Poor guy. He obviously had a serious medical condition that couldn't possibly be treated at the time. It's good that his kindness and character are remembered just as much as his size.

[stevefranklin]

I’m glad that he was known by his friends for his personality and mind and not out of criticism of his weight!

[katisugarbaker]

If those portraits are accurate, he was also a very handsome man! With that beautiful face and the personality and intelligence, no wonder he was famous. A fascinating biography of an amazing man. Thanks!

[jacktheripper]

So lovely to hear he wouldn't tolerate unkindness, what a fascinating individual! Thanks for another great video Paul

[thehalcyonflight]

I think something to learn from this story, something you don’t hear about often, is that as long as you uphold your own dignity, no one can make you feel indignant

[sandic]

Isn't it wonderful that people could look past his size and see the wonderful man inside? It really is a lesson for us all, even today. Thank you for telling us his story!

[NienkeJoe]

The size of his body wasn't the only thing that was big. He had a big personality and a big heart. And as I hear, he also had a big brain.
He sounds like a very pleasant person. Good for him he led a good life. Sad it wasn't as long as he wanted. He loved life and it was just too short.
Thanks for this gentle and kind video.

[DarkElfDiva]

I was nearly 600 pounds at one point, and I knew someone who was over 700, and I'm telling you right now, it wasn't a fun experience for either of us. I could barely move, and often had trouble breathing, and my friend became exhausted after walking across the street. The fact that this man was able to live a fairly normal life at such an incredible size speaks to his strength. Good thing for all that swimming and fox hunting!

[bicivelo]

This reminds me of Robert Wadlow, the tallest man in the world AKA the Alton Giant, of Alton Illinois, USA. He died at 24 years young, but was happiest person in the world and who was super nice to everyone he met. It’s kind of sad when you think about it, but I guess people like this are what makes the world so special. Thank you for sharing with us.

[MoonChild-ygnw]

What an absolutely sweet story. May he rest in peace, he sounds like a lovely man

[miriam]

What a lovely man! Definitely does seem like a massive thyroid issue. His heart probably couldn’t take the strain anymore. He’s the living saying if life gives you lemons make lemonade. We can all take a lesson from this beautiful soul. Thank you for sharing such a sweet story.

[gohawks]

I'm glad he was loved and treated with respect. You did a lovely job too☺️

[carahindes]

He must have been a very patient man with an extremely long fuse, judging by how he's remembered despite being such a public spectacle. Super impressive he's only known for lashing out that one time, and then in defence of his dog! Thank you for another thoughtful and thought provoking video.

[markdicristofaro]

This man does such a good job with these documentaries. And he's just being himself, no theatrics, or hype. Just a man telling a story. Great job, and interesting stories.

[Ms.HarmonyJ]

This individual exemplifies what it means to be a good person, regardless of their weight. Paul, you and your team have once again accomplished an outstanding job. These videos continue to improve and I thoroughly enjoy them.

[brianoneil]

I love that the local FC are The Daniels. That's beautiful.

[pjwhite]

The only reason you should ask somebody's clothing size is if you are helping them shop for clothing, buying them clothing, or making them clothing. I adore your channel and this story.

[robertalpy]

What an extraordinary man. That he took good care of his wards at the gaol speaks to his kindness.
One might expect a great sized man to use that size to force his will. That he didn't speaks to his humanity.