Gabriel Estêvão Monjane (1944–1990) is one of only twenty individuals in medical history to have reached or more in height. Born in

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, Monjane's abnormal growth, attributed to an overactive

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, started soon after birth. By the time he was 17, Monjane stood He joined a

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. When measured officially in 1987, Monjane was . He also weighed . During his lifetime, especially late into his life, Monjane suffered leg problems. The ''

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'' stated that he was the tallest living man in their 1988 edition.Childress, David Hatcher (2011).
Yeti, Sasquatch & Hairy Giants
'. Adventures Unlimited Press. . 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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* 1944 births 1990 deaths People from Gaza Province People with gigantism 20th-century circus performers Accidental deaths from falls Accidental deaths in Mozambique {{Mozambique-bio-stub

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