Parimal Barman

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 Barman
Born	1962 East Pakistan
Died	1991 (aged 28–29)
Nationality	Bangladeshi
Known for	Tallest Bangladeshi
Height	251 cm (8 ft 3 in)

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.

See also

• List of tallest people