Pauline Musters
Pauline Musters (February 26, 1878 – March 1, 1895) was a Dutch woman. She is recognized by the Guinness World Records as the shortest woman ever recorded, standing at only 24 inches (61 cm) tall.[1]
Pauline Musters | |
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 Musters next to an average man | |
| Born | February 26, 1878 Ossendrecht, The Netherlands |
| Died | March 1, 1895 (aged 17) New York City, United States |
| Known for | Shortest verified woman ever |
| Height | 24 in (61 cm) |
Life
Born in Ossendrecht, the Netherlands on February 26, 1878, she died in New York City at the age of 17 from a combination of pneumonia and meningitis. At the time of her death, she measured exactly 61 cm (24 in) tall.[1]
See also
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