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Walter Parsons, Aka The Staffordshire Giant, 7 Feet 6 Inches, Left, Alive During The Reign Of King James I And A Bodyguard To The King, With Sir Jeffrey Hudson, Right, 1619
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Walter Parsons, Aka The Staffordshire Giant, 7 Feet 6 Inches, Left, Alive During The Reign Of King James I And A Bodyguard To The King, With Sir Jeffrey Hudson, Right, 1619
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17th Alive Bodyguard Comparison Court Dwarf Feet Giant Giantism Giants Gigantism Height Henrietta High Hudson Inches James I King Little Maria Queen Reign Seventeenth Small Staffordshire Stature Tall Tallest Walter Difference Dwarfism Dwarfs Dwarves Jeffrey Nineteenth Parsons
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This print captures a fascinating piece of history, showcasing two extraordinary individuals from the 17th century. On the left stands Walter Parsons, also known as The Staffordshire Giant, towering at an astonishing height of 7 feet 6 inches. He was not only alive during the reign of King James I but also served as a loyal bodyguard to the king himself. Standing beside him on the right is Sir Jeffrey Hudson, a man of small stature who measured just a few feet tall. The stark contrast between these two figures is truly remarkable. Walter's immense size emphasizes his status as one of England's tallest men during this era, while Sir Jeffrey's diminutive frame highlights his unique role as Queen Henrietta Maria's dwarf and court entertainer. This portrait offers viewers an intriguing glimpse into both gigantism and dwarfism in the 17th century. It serves as a visual testament to how people with such extreme differences in height coexisted within English society at that time. Ken Welsh has expertly captured this historical moment through his lens, allowing us to appreciate the sheer magnitude of Walter Parsons' presence alongside Sir Jeffrey Hudson's smallness in comparison. This print is not only visually striking but also provides valuable insight into an often overlooked aspect of life during this period - the existence and acceptance of giants and dwarves within royal courts.
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