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Che Mah

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Che Mah
车马
Born(1838-04-15)April 15, 1838
Zhoushan, China (reported)
DiedMarch 21, 1926(1926-03-21) (aged 87)
Resting placeCrown Hill Cemetery, Knox, Indiana
NationalityChinese
Other namesChe-Mah
Known forCircus performer
Height28 in (71 cm)

Che Mah (15 April 1838 - 21 March 1926) was a Chinese dwarf. He was considered to be the world's smallest man during his life, at 28 in (71 cm).[1]

Biography

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Che Mah was reported to have been born on (1838-04-15)April 15, 1838, in Ningbo on the island of Zhoushan (transcribed in contemporary sources as "Chusan" or "Choo Sang").[1] In 1881, he was brought to the United States, where he would travel with the Barnum and Bailey Circus.[1][2] When he traveled with shows, he was considered the most polite & most intelligent dwarf on exhibition.[3]

Later life

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In 1909, he married Norah Cleveland.[4] When Che Mah retired, he moved to Knox, Indiana, United States, where he would remain till his death (1926-03-21)March 21, 1926, aged 89. He is remembered as one of the most respected citizens of Knox, Indiana, USA.[1][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Pemberton, Michelle (2018-08-03). "The strange story of Che-Mah, the smallest man in the world and Knox Ind". IndyStar. Retrieved 2022-12-17.
  2. ^ "Sina Visitor System". passport.weibo.com. Retrieved 2022-12-17.
  3. ^ a b "Che Mah - Smallest Man in the World". Starke County History Center. Retrieved 2022-12-17.
  4. ^ "CHE-MAH — Two feet high!". St. Louis Dispatch. April 18, 1926.