Pauline Musters

Pauline Musters
Musters next to an average man
Born	(1876-02-26)February 26, 1876 Ossendrecht, The Netherlands
Died	March 1, 1895(1895-03-01) (aged 19) New York City
Cause of death	Combination of pneumonia and meningitis
Known for	Shortest verified woman ever
Height	23 in (58 cm)

Pauline Musters (February 26, 1876 – March 1, 1895) at 23 inches (58 cm) tall, is recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the shortest woman ever recorded.

Born in Ossendrecht, The Netherlands on February 26, 1876, she died in New York City at the age of 19 from a combination of pneumonia and meningitis. At the time of her death, she measured exactly 61 cm (24 in) tall.