Gabriel Estêvão Monjane (1944–1990) is one of only twenty-four individuals in medical history to have reached eight feet (244 cm) or more in height.

Gabriel Monjane
Born
Gabriel Estêvão Monjane

1944
DiedJanuary 15, 1990(1990-01-15) (aged 45)
Height8 ft 0.75 in (245.75 cm)

Born in Manjacaze, Gaza Province, Mozambique, Monjane's abnormal growth, attributed to an overactive pituitary gland, started soon after birth. By the time he was 17, Monjane stood 239 cm (7 ft 10 in) He joined a Portuguese circus. When measured officially in 1987, Monjane was 245.7 cm (8 feet 34 inch). He also weighed 158 kg (348 pounds).

During his lifetime, especially late into his life, Monjane suffered leg problems. The Guinness Book of World Records stated that he was the tallest living man in their 1988 edition.[1] Monjane died in January 1990 after a fall at his home, after which Suleiman Ali Nashnush, another African, was named the tallest living man.

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  1. ^ Childress, David Hatcher (2011). Yeti, Sasquatch & Hairy Giants. Adventures Unlimited Press. ISBN 9781935487562.
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Preceded by
Unknown: Closest is Zeng Jinlian who had the record six years earlier.
Tallest Recognized Person
1988–1989
Succeeded by