Pauline Musters (February 26, 1876 - March 1, 1895) at 23 inches (58 cm) tall, recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the shortest woman ever recorded.
Born in Ossendrecht, 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 Lucia Zarate |
Shortest Recognized Woman ever 1895-present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Lucia Zarate |
Shortest Recognized adult human ever 1895-1990 |
Succeeded by Gul Mohammed |
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