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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]].<ref>[http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19911001&slug=1308406 Seattle Times, 2011-08-25]</ref> 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. |
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]].<ref>[http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19911001&slug=1308406 Seattle Times, 2011-08-25]</ref> 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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Parimal could not stand at his full height. With crippled knees, he measured 7 ft 8 in , but it was proven wrong and he was actually 8 ft 3 in standing at full height. |
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== See also == |
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Revision as of 13:14, 28 April 2023
Parimal Barman | |
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| Born | 1962 East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) |
| Died | 1991 (aged 28–29) |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Known for | Tallest Bangladeshi |
| Height | 251 cm (8 ft 3 in) |
Parimal Chandra Barman (1962–1991) from Bangladesh was considered the tallest person in the world in 1991 at 2.51 m (8 ft 3 in).[1]
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.[2] 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.
Controversies
Parimal could not stand at his full height. With crippled knees, he measured 7 ft 8 in , but it was proven wrong and he was actually 8 ft 3 in standing at full height.
See also
References
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