Pauline Musters
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| Born | February 26, 1876 Ossendrecht, The Netherlands |
| 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.
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