Khagendra Thapa Magar
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Khagendra Thapa Magar (Nepali: खगेन्द्र थापामगर) (4 October 1992 – 17 January 2020)[2] was a Nepali once known as the shortest man in the world, measuring 0.67 m (2 ft 2 in).[1][3] Magar, who was a primordial dwarf, won the title of shortest man from Edward Niño Hernández. He lost the title in June 2011 to Junrey Balawing of the Philippines.[4]
Khagendra Thapa Magar | |
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2005 Germany's Strongest Man contest, in 2011 | |
| Born | 4 October 1992 |
| Died | 17 January 2020 (aged 27) Pokhara, Nepal |
| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Known for | Formerly being the world's shortest living man |
| Height | 0.67 m (2 ft 2 in)[1] |
Biography
Born on 18 Asoj in the Nepali calendar, or 4 October 1992,[5] he was from the Baglung District of Nepal. Just 600 grams (21 oz) at birth, he weighed 6.5 kilograms (14 lb; 1.02 st).[1] In May 2008, Khagendra appeared in the British Channel 4 documentary called The World's Smallest Man and Me hosted by Mark Dolan.[6]
Magar died in a Pokhara hospital on 17 January 2020 after complications from pneumonia at the age of 27.[7]
See also
- List of the verified shortest people
- List of people with dwarfism
- List of world records from Nepal
- Malati Rishidev - Shortest woman in Nepal
References
External links
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