The Story Georgian Britain's Largest Man - Daniel Lambert
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- 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.
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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.
What a lovely comment. Thank you for making the Internet a nicer place.
I agree and Thank you!
Righteousness you are !🎉
It's one of my favourite comment sections too, for the same reasons.
that's true. i've grown accustomed to rude comments. there's almost none here!
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.
What a remarkable man Mr. Lambert was. It's so refreshing to know that people, at that time, were merely curious and treated him with respect. Alas, this wouldn't happen to Mr. Lambert today.
I'm glad that Mr. Lambert led a happy life, even if it was short. It wasn't the years in his life, it was the life in his years.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you so much for this lovely story so beautifully told.
As a side note, Lambert is referenced in *Vanity Fair*. His name is, unfortunately, used by a passerby to mock a tipsy Joseph Sedley during a scene at Vauxhall Gardens.
I just thought that fact highlighted how much of a “household name” was Daniel Lambert.
Thanks Paul a great story
I stepped on a non digital scale this morning… it still said “ ERR”😂
Nowadays, he'd look like your average Midwestern WalMartian
"but they returned for his personality."
I really like that.
I feel a deepened sadness in his passing as if I somehow knew him.
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
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!
It sounds like you got healthier, so congratulations 👍🥰✌️
I have the opposite problem but extremely similar symptoms... curious isn't it 🤔
Fox hunting? Gross, you know that involves letting dogs rip it apart alive right? Shame shame
I imagine Lambert’s family’s relative wealth enabled him to have a decent quality of life, with plenty of attendants to relieve him of any challenges in his daily life.
Applause to you for overcoming those challenges and moving forward. That is no mean feat, for sure. 💝
@@M_SC I'm with you. "Good thing for all that fox hunting"... disgusting. Plus what's the exercise in that anyway? God I loathe these people.
So lovely to hear he wouldn't tolerate unkindness, what a fascinating individual! Thanks for another great video Paul
I’m glad that he was known by his friends for his personality and mind and not out of criticism of his weight!
Yes! And that people who came to basically gape at him ended up enjoying his company because of his conversation, probably seeing him more like a person than the average overweight person is seen by some today.
There was no science to base criticism on...Today, we know that it’s slow suicide to be that unhealthy.
@@DoomOfConviction We did not know the cause of the man's obesity. Medical science wasn't even in its infancy at that time. Not all obesity is caused by over eating.
@@CraftyZanTublol, yes it is. Overeating is the only cause of being overweight, besides complete lack of exercise. Calories in, calories out. It's not rocket science, it's basic human biology. The argument that genetics or any other outside factors have any bearing or impact on weight has been disproven over and over, time and time again by multiple sources.
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Just because he said he only drank water and ate normal portions, doesn't mean he did. When the narrator said that I yelled out bullsh**!!!
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!
💖 I really like what you said. Thanks. I like humanity a bit more because of you.
He was a very active young man he loved swimming /running / tennis he also the governor of Leicester prison so Mr Daniel lambert was highly regarded
Artists tended to make the portarits more ideal and beautiful then what the person really was, so we will never know how he truly looked
@@Pollicina_db while that's true, if you have many different painters who all painted him a certain way, there's a good chance he looks pretty close to how he does in the average of all of his portraits.
Every time I see a portrait of this man, I can't stop looking at his eyes. So pretty!
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.
My mother was born in the 1920's and lived in Missouri during the time the Robert Wadlow was alive. She once saw him at a country fair, and besides being quite impressed by his size, she was able to exchange a few words with him and said he was gentle and kind. He died very young, sadly.
I have a hard time imagining he was very happy. All these giants I see on tv have lots of pain, either physically or psychologically.
@@Dusty-y6b internally that may be true, but on the outside they did not show it. That would make them gentle and STOIC :-)
@@Dusty-y6bBut the people you see on TV lead modern lives.
The people of a few generations back walked or rode everywhere.
Housework was physically demanding ( no vacuums, washers or dryers)
Many people had to carry buckets to a close water source as there was no piped water.
Their everyday lives involved much more physical activity that we use in our comfortable modern lives.
Physical activity increases endorphins, so they were probably much happier people when compared to the obese people of today.
22 I believe
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.
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What an absolutely sweet story. May he rest in peace, he sounds like a lovely man
I find it interesting how way back in the day, people who were considered “strange” were seen more as a novelty than something that is to be looked down upon.
Both are pretty bad imo, but it’s not exactly a secret that people in the modern era would not take to kindly to this man if he existed now, regardless of how lovely his personality was.
This really reminds me of when I read a very old news article about a transgender woman who had a sex change surgery. She was described as a “blond beauty” and seen as a curiosity, rather than an immoral pervert or threat against people’s religion and cultural beliefs about gender.
Yes. I think people were more tolerant in the Seventies when I was born.
@@Lucy-ym8chin the 70s it was illegal for gay people to be married or to even be openly gay where i live, yeah, they werent more accepting back then
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!
They did that because he was a unique rarity. They saw him as the man inside because nobody else was affected. When millions are like him, then something isn't right. Not saying we should be rude to obese people, but by saying that it is beautiful and healthy, which IS a falsehood, we put all of these people's lives at risk and I don't want that on my conscience.
It would've taken quite a bit of effort to look past him...
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.
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.
I think that’s probably a fictional account, though. No human can beat a bear, much less a 14 year old.
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.
Yes I agree it must have been medical. He was far too active and still gaining weight for the 1st 30 years of his life.
@shortyshell706 yeah likely just a large strong human with genetic mutation where the body stores fat too much. No one could eat so much fat n sugar back then.
I'm 12 and have taken an interest in submerging myself in the lives of those before me and to take in their experiences. I go to your channel because I trust that you would have respectful and factual information. And it really helps me to avoid rotting my brain with misleading commentary channels, mindless content, and overall I just really love your channel and would love to have you know :DD
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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.
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That reminds me of the advice that one should not ask a woman whether she is pregnant unless a baby is emerging from her body.
I love that the local FC are The Daniels. That's beautiful.
I'm glad he was loved and treated with respect. You did a lovely job too☺️
I kind of hate to admit this, but i really identify with Daniel. I am just under 500 and my weight doesn't really stop me doing anything, but maybe fitting in chairs and shoes. I have lymphedema and lipedema and im not surprised he did too. Im an outdoorsy gal, love to garden, hike, walk etc. I moved 300lbs of dirt by myself over the weekend, and got my garden started. I do stuff like that all the time, i have always been freakishly strong, and liked to stay active. Obviously i am working on my weight, I'm getting older and its not been kind to my joints. Anyway, this was nice to hear about, thank you as always! 😊
You sound like an amazing gal to me.
I hope you also have a loving circle of friends and most people treating you with respect in common with Daniel. And the attitude of not putting up with anyone being unkind for no good reason. Daniel sounds like a nice person, so you shouldn't hate admitting you are a lot like him - although I understand your health concerns and hope you will live considerably longer than he has. Just make sure to keep in mind that the only thing that matters is that YOU feel good about you.
You have more energy, strength and ability than I do these days (and I'm built like a whippet.) More power to you gal, enjoy your garden may it blossom and fruit!
I like your profile pic 😊
Also you must have very strong core strength... Pulling the weight around day to day I simply could not manage, and I'm not a weak man, but I am only used to pulling around this slim 170lb frame lol, so unless I do weight/ resistance training I'll stay quite weak really.. Big people never fail to amaze me with how strong they are
great. I have started to get bigger, used to be stick thin. I find it hard on my knees and I cannot run anymore. my ancesters were slim and then they got big again, i have seen their photos. think it is the obese gene.
This was a really nice change in stories.
I was born in Leicester and an early memory indelibly etched in my mind was of being taken to The Newarke Houses Museum and looking in wonder at the Daniel Lambert display there. I remember seeing his chair and set of his clothing and was bought a postcard with his image on it which I treasured for so many years (I'm 67 now) and when I looked at his face, and think of him now, he was such a good looking man with a kindness in his eyes. I've lived in AZ for 18 years now, and sadly, I'm not sure where my postcard of Daniel got to but I so wish I could go back to Newarke Houses Museum again, it's a wonderful historical building/museum. I worked at Leicester Prison,(the one built in the 1800s after Daniel had passed) but I worked in Admin there and I would think of Daniel being a jailor in the old prison. You taught me so much more about the lovely Daniel, Paul, and I want to thank you so much because watching this video about him has really made my day. Wish I could be home in Leicester. You are a brilliant storyteller and I have enjoyed all your videos and look forward to many more. Best of wishes, always, Yvonne x
He seems from his paintings to be someone of a lovely sweet disposition and a good talker RIP Daniel ❤
Yes. He looks like and incredibly kind person.
In fact, he reminds me very much of actor Spenser Breslin.
I remember reading one story that actually talked about how insanely strong Daniel was as well.
Going from memory, he was tasked to doing a job of helping moving timber which was a day's worth of work. Despite everything he and the person who helped him had done, both were refused pay and even after trying to get the pay, Daniel ended up so angry he broke one of the tools used on the job in half.
He still didn't get paid.
He looks absolutely beautiful in his portrait. I'm surprised that he did not suffer mobility issues by the time he hit 300 lbs. Was 5 foot 11 tall for the time? I believe he was genetically predisposed to being obese. Had it been a cardiac event thar killed him--either myocardial infarction or congestive heart failure--he would have had a long list of complaints beforehand. Thank you for sharing this interesting story about a kind and gentle soul who deserves to be remembered.
Probably, they mentioned oedema which indicates heart failure.
Aside from his weight he sounds like a fascinating man.
His weight could have been an aside if we knew more about him personally, he sounds like just a very interesting person. Without more info available he’ll just have to be known as a really nice mysteriously huge guy who died way too young.
He really does. I want to know a lot about him now that has nothing to do with his size.
He seems like he was a pretty good guy.
You just described myself except I lost the weight and am now a healthy size.
That's wonderful @@davidponseigo8811
I wonder if he had issues with thyroid perhaps or metabolism issue. Its truly wonderful that such a man was treated well, and he seemed like such a fascinating man!
All that early exercise obviously built a good solid foundation of muscle and bone density. He seemed like a highly intelligent, sweet and gentle man. Patient too, but not with rudeness. He definitely took hold of the reins of his life, glad he's remembered with affection and pride still.
Can’t help seeing parallels with “Elephant Man” Joseph Merrick.
Same here. Wasn't his name John?
@@boomer63 No. That was a mistake by Frederick Treves.
@@MightyMezzo thank you for clarifying.
@@boomer63Joseph
Joseph was born with his condition. Daniel was not. Being obese is completely different than being born with an (at the time) unknown disfiguring medical condition
5 hours? With 400 visitors? It’s less than a minute each, I doubt that very much.
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.
Except for the animal cruelty, of course.
You were so respectful when so many others would have made at least one snarky comment.
The world we live in today is body-obsessed divided by genre grouping. Some of those genres are:
• Gym Nuts
• Health Lifestylers
• Body Inclusive Activists
• Fad Dieters
• Anorexic & Bulimic Disordered
• Body Dysmorphics
• Body Modificationists (tattooing, piercings and/or plastic surgeries)
The list could go on and on. The thing is your body is merely a vessel that deteriorates with time. Far more important than exterior appearance is the soul found inside. A beautiful exterior can hide a horrible soul and those that may not fit traditional ideals of physical appeal could house some of the most beautiful souls in existence.
Daniel was also quite handsome, wasn't he? In spite of his weight, he seemed to have lived a happy life - and an average lifespan for the time. It's no wonder that he was so popular. He seems like a wonderful person.
Thanks Paul for the great story, Daniel sounds like a wonderful soul that occupied a large presence to share love to everyone.
Mr. Brodie, thank you for a most respectful bio on Mr. Lambert.
I remember visiting the Leicester Museum 50 years ago and seeing his chair. Never forgotten. Great to see a video of the man, who sounds a decent sort. Thanks
Handsome man. Seems to have been a wonderful person. Sad that he didn't have a wife and family.
Bless him. I wonder why he kept gaining if his diet was as he said. How sad that many look at people like Daniel now and are disgusted. I'm so happy he was treated with respect. 💜
He's been sneaking puddings.
To be fair, people paid to look at him. That in itself isn't nice. Most would have come with disgust in their mind but left with how cordial and knowledgeable he is.
It's still that way today. What changes people's views is the personality.
It really sounds like he had a glandular issue. Not only can that affect height, it can affect weight
He kept eating!
This was a poignant tale told with precision and respect; thank you for allowing Daniel to retain his posthumous dignity.
I knew a guy in high school who grew to over 600 pounds. He was of average height.
I neither envied or admired him.
He claimed he ate a normal amount of food. I'd like to have seen what he ate.
Normal for him.
Mr Brody the way you tell stories makes me wonder if you descended from a long line of wise ole story tellers. you are very good at it.
TLC would have salivated over this guy.
Dr Now would have had a field day with this one
I enjoy your videos and appreciate the respect you show to the subject with no sensationalism
Well I never! What is the best part and you ensured it shone through - was what a decent, lovely, friendly bloke he was. I would have been honoured to have him as a friend. Cheers
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.
At my heaviest I was 185 lb ( 5’8 woman), I was so bad, I felt swollen and heavy. I’m now down to 155 lb and I’m so happy. When I was 18 I weighed 126 lb 🤷♀️ I’m in a process of losing weight and hope to be 140 lb by the end of summer.
The narrator sounds like James Mason, the actor.
I enjoyed a story about a person who was unique for themselves.
Thank you for always being interesting and thoughtful.
If he was eating normally then he had to have had a medical condition. I was thinking of a thyroid condition. It wouldn't have been able to be treated back then, but he was relatively healthy. He walked 7 miles once while he weighed almost 600 pounds. So yes I DEFINATELY think this was a medical condition that helped him gain weight. He was about in the right age for it to crop up when he started to gain weight. As in it STARTED when he hit puberty and it took all those years till he was a young adult to actually hit hard. Hypothyroidism can cause heart problems and he had to have died of a heart attack. Poor guy I'm glad he was well liked and adored.
My bet's on hypothyroidism for his weight gain. There aren't always a lot of symptoms with it.
He sounds like a lovely man. People clearly held him in very high regard.
I remember seeing his chair in the museum when I was a small boy living in the city some 70 years ago. We had a new pub near home which was named after him.
There are many stories told about him all of which portray him as a very genial and kind man. He is still a well renowned guy in Leicester, though few people seem to know much about him except his size!
He must have been quite a guy for folk still to keep his memory alive. Thanks for giving us a chance to learn more about him in such a well researched and presented video.
Wow! I’ve never heard this before! Daniel sounded like a remarkable man to have a chat with. I’m so glad that he didn’t tolerate rudeness or disrespect. I believe he was very happy and quite at peace with his weight. Thank you so much Paul for sharing this amazing story! Blessings always! ❤️😊🙏
is bad all I can think of him doing the Pointing screaming scene from "They Live!" lmao
I live in Stamford in the UK and the nickname for our local football team is “Daniels” after him.
Funny how he'd be considered average by today's standards...
Well, I never, miss an episode👍🇳🇿. Nice work m8
Another interesting story Paul...and I noticed the snazzy shirt :)
With shortness of breath I wonder if he had a pulmonary embolism which resulted in his early death. I know his friends were totally devastated 🙁
Notice how you will never see an elderly, obese person. If I were in that position, that would scare me to death.
I had never heard of Daniel Lambert and I am very glad you presented him. He sounds so much like someone I would love to meet, not for his size, but for his friendly and interesting conversation. What a shame he died so young!
Is it my imagination or is your beard and sideburns getting fluffier and fluffier?
He would have been the first qualifying historical contestant for My 600lbs Life
I know it's off topic, but I just want to thank you for so often going on location in you videos and not using AI images.
Well, I never...
People had to work harder, travel by foot, and had less refined sugar and high fat convenience foods as well.
His comment to the rude guy about his clothing is amazing. He really took no shit from others and I aspire to have that attitude.
The original my 600 pound life
What a wonderful story. Kindness comes in all sizes.
What a beautiful and lovingly presented recall of this charming man's life. Thank you for sharing x
Bet it was a nightmare for the pub landlord to get a 60 stone corpse out of his place..
Americans need to walk.i mean we need to walk a great deal..
Amazing story, Paul. He seems like the kind of person you would want to get to know and listen to his stories
I've seen the waxwork of him at Stamford town hall and visited his grave. Seems interesting that he's famous for his size and the famous dwarf Jeffrey Hudson was born just down the road.
He sounds quite cheerful, affable and charismatic. It's a shame we've only spread hate and 'criticism' to include even more people.
You are a boldly novel example among the finest of human men. TY sir!🎉🎉🎉❤🎉🎉🎉
In modern Cheltenham he'd be considered thin
Daniel Lambert was so loved! That is a Testament to his great personality.
There is a good chance that he had an endocrine disorder which progressed as he aged, called Elephantitis. Those afflicted don't necessarily eat large portions of food.
Some of them are large boned and typically start to develop gross edema or fluid retention below the waist causing enormous expansion of the hips, legs and feet when they are in their teens and becomes worse as they age. The skin is thickened and coarsely textured, much like elephant skin and is prone to weeping fluids, fungal infections and lesions. The fluid retention gradually works its way up to the lungs and heart, effectively "drowning" them. Amazing that he lived as long as he did and remained mobile until the end of his life. Even with medication to manage their fluid retention (diuretics) and other co-morbidities nowadays, they can live up to 70 or so if they can adhere to a proper diet.
I have nursed 3 individuals with this condition. They all had normal sized parents. There is no cure for this condition; it can only be managed.
Thank you so much for this wonderful respectful video on Daniel.
I did not know much about him until today and your video has told me all I need to know about this amazing man. RIP Sir.
Omg Mr brodie I'm from Leicester and I thought I new everything about Daniel lambert but here you are giving me the most wonderful information
I have been to his grave many times in stampford
If you look at the painting of him that shows his whole body then it certainly does look like lymphedema and lipedema were a factor - a lot of the excess size is in his lower limbs and lower torso. And maybe just a lot of daily water retention - it would have been interesting to know by how much his weight fluctuated day to day. Presumably weighing him would have been an operation in itself so he was probably not weighed very often.
The biggest part of Daniel Lambert´s body was his heart
Cardiomegaly ain't sexy lmao
Looks like the Duke from re village
Now that’s what I call an entrepreneur!!!!
Thanks
Thank you so much! 😃
I adore you Paul ❤ you are the best story teller!!!! 💋 come visit the USA!
Thank you for another interesting story 😊 Greetings from Denmark ❤
Lovely story, well narrated as always.
Would have loved to meet this man. He seemed extraordinary in his own particular way.
However his heart outweighed his weight in lbs.
I enjoy your stories. Excellent channel. Edward Bright was known as the 'fat man of Maldon' and his story is interesting
Case ohs ancestry
I wish they took more interest in doing an autopsy, if he didn't really eat and just drank water, how did he keep gaining weight?! It's awful his body let him down in the end, he couldn't physically do the things he loved