Pauline Musters
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Born | Ossendrecht, The Netherlands | February 26, 1876
Died | March 1, 1895 | (aged 19)
Cause of death | Combination of pneumonia and meningitis |
Known for | Shortest verified woman ever |
Height | 24 in (61 cm) |
Pauline Musters (February 26, 1876 – March 1, 1895) at 24 inches (61 cm) tall, is recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the shortest woman ever recorded[1].
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.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Shortest woman ever". Guinness World Records. Retrieved August 31, 2018.