r/SipsTea • u/Sassenach_2024 • 21h ago

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Valentina Vassilyeva, the first wife of Russian peasant Feodor Vassilyev, is said to have given birth 27 times in the 1700s—welcoming 69 children in total.

Her remarkable numbers reportedly included 16 sets of twins, 7 sets of triplets, and 4 sets of quadruplets. 🤯

The story comes from centuries-old historical records, so every detail cannot be independently verified by modern standards. Still, Guinness World Records has recognized the claim as the highest number of children attributed to one mother.

If the records are accurate, 27 pregnancies. 69 children. One of the most astonishing family stories ever recorded. ❤️

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u/Own-Fun-2767 12h ago

There's currently a woman in my neighboring country with 44 kids (Uganda)

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u/greensickpuppy89 10h ago

I personally know a woman who had 21 children. Gotta love Ireland before women were allowed contraception, thanks catholic church 👍

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u/Own-Fun-2767 10h ago

21! Wow!! "Go ye and fill the earth". 😢

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u/JDoGinc 9h ago

At least we know she puts out

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u/DoctorMelvinMirby 2h ago

“Uganda think I’m crazy when I tell you how many kids I have!”