Chandra Bahadur Dangi
other
November 30, 1939
Sagittarius
September 3, 2015
75
Salyan District, Nepal
Chandra Bahadur Dangi was a Nepalese man known as the world’s shortest person in recorded history, standing at just 54.6 cm (1 ft 7 1⁄2 in). He gained global attention for his unique appearance and was made an international ambassador for Nepal’s tourism industry. Dangi also made appearances on various TV shows and was involved in a documentary film called Body Shock: Two Foot Tall Teen. His legacy continues to inspire those who face physical challenges.
Chandra Bahadur Dangi’s name was given to him by his parents, and in Nepal, it is traditional to incorporate the parents’ names into a child’s name. His name translates to “Moon Light” in English. Dangi gained worldwide recognition for being the shortest person in recorded history, measuring only 54.6 cm (1 ft 7 1⁄2 in) in height. Despite his small stature, he lived a remarkable life, which included being featured in various TV shows and documentaries, as well as being an international ambassador for Nepal’s tourism industry.
One less known fact about Chandra Bahadur Dangi is that he had six brothers and two sisters, all of whom were of normal height. According to reports, his family had no history of unusual height or dwarfism. Due to his small stature, he faced a lot of difficulties in his early life, including not being able to attend school and carrying out difficult physical tasks. Despite these challenges, Dangi lived a remarkable life and inspired many others who faced physical challenges.
