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Parimal Barman

1962 – 1991

Tallest person in the world

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About Parimal Barman

Lived 1962 – 1991 (aged 28–29). Parimal Barman was a Bangladeshi and Pakistani.

Parimal Chandra Barman (1962–1991) from Bangladesh was considered the tallest person in the world in 1991 at .

Parimal had a tumor on his pituitary gland causing his incredible growth spurt. He was also suffering from malnutrition during his later life. He had been undergoing treatment for Gigantism at St. Bartholomew's Hospital in London. He was being considered for measurement by Guinness for the Guinness World Record for the tallest living person at the time of his death in 1991.

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Important facts

Born
1962
Birth century
Died
1991
Nationality
Also known as
Parimal Chandra Barman

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Parimal Barman's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Parimal Barman?

Tallest person in the world

When was Parimal Barman born?

Parimal Barman was born in 1962.

When did Parimal Barman die?

Parimal Barman died in 1991.

What nationality was Parimal Barman?

Parimal Barman was Bangladeshi and Pakistani.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Parimal Barman

· Wikidata: Q7137110

· DBpedia: Parimal Barman

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