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for the tallest living person at the time of his death in 1991.

Controversies

Parimal could not stand at his full height. With curved knees, he measured 7 ft 8 in , but it was proven wrong and he was actually 8 ft 3 in standing at full height.

References

1962 births 1991 deaths Place of birth missing People with gigantism {{Bangladesh-stub

Controversies

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