Chandra Bahadur Dangi, a Nepali man, has one of the most extraordinary records in human history. He was the shortest person ever recorded and confirmed by Guinness World Records. At just 54.6 centimeters (1 foot 9½ inches) tall, Dangi’s life was a remarkable achievement of the human spirit.
A Surprise Star at 72
Chandra Dangi was born on November 30, 1939. He lived a reclusive life in a far-flung village in the Dang district of Nepal as a farmer and craftsman. It wasn’t until he was spotted by a wood contractor that his life was brought to the limelight by the media.
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In February 2012, when he was 72 years old, Dangi was formally measured by Guinness World Records officials in Nepal’s Kathmandu. Following several cautious measurements over 24 hours, his height stood at 54.6 cm, and he became officially the Shortest Man Ever. The new measured record shattered the previous one and made him an overnight sensation globally.
A Life of Simple Joy
In spite of his amazingly short height, which was a result of a condition known as primordial dwarfism, Dangi was a friendly and cheerful person. He generally described how delighted he was that his height, which used to make him a loner, had enabled him to see the world and make new friends. He enjoyed the limelight and the opportunity to represent his nation on the international scene.
His record title earned him irreplaceable memories, such as a legendary encounter with the world’s tallest man, Sultan Kösen. This legendary photo of the shortest and tallest living men standing shoulder to shoulder became an emblem of the amazing variety of human life.
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A Lasting Legacy
Chandra Bahadur Dangi died on September 3, 2015, at the age of 75. Although he is no longer alive, his record continues to stand. Not only did he set a record, but he also taught the world that there is no relationship between someone’s physical stature and the grandeur of their heart or the magnitude of their life. His life is a strong testament that each person, regardless of size, has a special and significant place on this earth. He will forever be known as the “tiniest giant” in history books.
