Angus MacAskill (1825 – 8 August 1863) was a Scottish-born Canadian giant. In its 1981 edition the Guinness Book of World Records stated he was the strongest man, the tallest non-pathological giant and the largest true giant in recorded history at 7 feet 9 inches (2.36 m), he also had the largest chest measurements of any non-obese man at 80 inches (203 cm).

His early adult weight was 510 pounds (230 kg).[1] His shoulders were 44 inches (112 cm) wide,[1] and the palm of his hand 8 inches (20.3 cm) wide and 12 inches (30.5 cm) long; his wrists were 13.5 inches (34.3 cm) in circumference; his ankles measured 18 inches (45.7 cm) in circumference; by 1863 he was wearing boots 17.5 inches (44.4 cm) long.[1] His feet were probably around 16 inches (40.6 cm) long and 8 inches (20.3 cm) wide. He had "deep-set blue eyes and a musical, if somewhat hollow voice";[1] and "a mild and gentle manner."[1] Despite his size he was well proportioned.[1]