About Gabriel Estêvão Monjane
Lived 1944 – 1990 (aged 45–46). Gabriel Estêvão Monjane was a Mozambican circus performer.
Gabriel Estêvão Monjane (1944 – January 21, 1990) is one of 29 known people in medical history to have verifiably reached a height of or more.
Born in Manjacaze, Gaza Province, Mozambique, Monjane's abnormal growth, attributed to an overactive pituitary gland, started soon after birth. By the time he was 17, Monjane stood He joined a Portuguese circus. When measured officially in 1987, Monjane was . He also weighed .
During his lifetime, especially late into his life, Monjane suffered leg problems. The Guinness Book of World Records stated that he was the tallest living man in their 1988 edition. Monjane died on January 21, 1990 after a fall at his home. Suleiman Ali Nashnush, another African, was named the tallest living man after his death.
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Who was Gabriel Estêvão Monjane?
Mozambique giant (1944–1990)
When was Gabriel Estêvão Monjane born?
Gabriel Estêvão Monjane was born in 1944 in Manjacaze.
When did Gabriel Estêvão Monjane die?
Gabriel Estêvão Monjane died on 15 January 1990 in Maputo.
What was Gabriel Estêvão Monjane's occupation?
Gabriel Estêvão Monjane was a circus performer.
What nationality was Gabriel Estêvão Monjane?
Gabriel Estêvão Monjane was Mozambican.
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