The Man Who Fathered 69 Children

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A Russian woman, the wife of Feodor Vassilyev, holds what is believed to be the most extraordinary childbirth record in history — 69 children born over just 27 pregnancies. Her deliveries included 16 pairs of twins, 7 sets of triplets, and 4 sets of quadruplets. Feodor later fathered 18 more children with his second wife, bringing his total to 87. Centuries later, the record still stands — an almost unbelievable testament to human fertility and endurance.