Pauline Musters
Pauline Musters | |
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Musters next to an average man | |
Born |
Ossendrecht, The Netherlands | February 26, 1876
Died |
March 1, 1895 19) New York City | (aged
Cause of death | Combination of pneumonia and meningitis |
Known for | Shortest verified woman ever |
Height | 23 in (58 cm) |
Pauline Musters (February 26, 1876 - March 1, 1895) at 23 inches (58 cm) tall, is recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the shortest woman ever recorded.
Born in Ossendrecht, The Netherlands on February 26, 1876, she died in New York City at the age of 19 from a combination of pneumonia and meningitis. At the time of her death, she measured exactly 61 cm (24 in) tall.
Preceded by Lucía Zárate |
Shortest Recognized Woman ever 1895-present |
Succeeded by |
Preceded by Lucía Zárate |
Shortest Recognized adult human ever 1895-1990 |
Succeeded by Gul Mohammed |
References
- Guinness Book of Records 2005 ISBN 0-85112-192-6
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