Zeng Jinlian
Tallest woman verified in modern times / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Zeng Jinlian (simplified Chinese: 曾金莲; traditional Chinese: 曾金蓮; pinyin: Zēng Jīnlián, 26 June 1964 – 13 February 1982) was a Chinese teenage girl who held, and continues to hold, the world record of being the tallest woman verified in modern times,[1] surpassing Jane Bunford's record. Following the death of Don Koehler, Zeng held the record of being the tallest living person from 1981 to 1982, during which time she surpassed fellow "eight-footers" Gabriel Estêvão Monjane and Suleiman Ali Nashnush.
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Zeng Jinlian | |
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Born | (1964-06-26)26 June 1964 Yuanjiang, Hunan, China |
Died | 13 February 1982(1982-02-13) (aged 17) Yuanjiang, Hunan, China |
Known for | Tallest verified woman |
Height | 248 cm (8 ft 2 in) |
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