How tall were people from history? Page 16

Page 16 of 17: Dimebag Darrell to Jason Collins. Rulers, presidents, athletes and stars who have died, with the height each is recorded at. Filter by the years they were born.

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Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes

5 ft 7 in (170.2 cm)

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes was listed by the DEA at 5 ft 7 in (170.2 cm).

Born 1966 · 1950 or later

Chyna

5 ft 10 in (177.8 cm)

Chyna was billed at 5 ft 10 in (177.8 cm).

Born 1969 · 1950 or later

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DMX

5 ft 11 in (180 cm)

DMX is commonly listed at 5 ft 11 in (180 cm).

Born 1970 · 1950 or later

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Rich Piana

6 ft 1 in (185.4 cm)

Rich Piana is commonly listed at 6 ft 1 in (185.4 cm).

Born 1970 · 1950 or later

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Big Pun

5 ft 8 in (173 cm)

Big Pun is commonly listed at 5 ft 8 in (173 cm).

Born 1971 · 1950 or later

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Selena

5 ft 5 in (165 cm)

Selena is commonly listed at 5 ft 5 in (165 cm).

Born 1971 · 1950 or later

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Viscera

6 ft 9 in (206 cm)

Viscera is commonly listed at 6 ft 9 in (206 cm).

Born 1971 · 1950 or later

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Yao Defen

7 ft 7.5 in (233 cm)

Yao Defen is commonly listed at 7 ft 7.5 in (233 cm).

Born 1972 · 1950 or later

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Big L

5 ft 8 in (173 cm)

Big L is commonly listed at 5 ft 8 in (173 cm).

Born 1974 · 1950 or later

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