Gabriel Monjane

Gabriel Estêvão Monjane (1944–1990) is one of only twenty-four individuals in medical history to have reached 8 ft or more in height.

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 7 ft He joined a Portuguese circus. When measured officially in 1987, Monjane was 8 ft. He also weighed 348 lb.

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. Monjane died in January 1990 after a fall at his home, after which Suleiman Ali Nashnush, another African, was named the tallest living man.