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
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
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.[1][3]
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