John Middleton (giant)

John Middleton
Born	1578 Hale, Liverpool, England
Died	1623 (age 45) Hale, Liverpool, England
Known for	Giant
Height	7 ft 9 in (2.36 m) to 9 ft 3 in (2.82 m) (unverified)

John Middleton (1578–1623) was an English giant who was born in the village of Hale and is commonly known as the Childe of Hale. He was allegedly 9 feet 3 inches (2.82 m) tall, and legend tells that he slept with his feet out of the window of his small house, and tales credit him with great strength. He was employed as a bodyguard by the sheriff of Lancashire.