Oldest dwarf
- Who
- Susanna Bokonyi
- What
- 105 centimetre(s)
- When
- 24 August 1984
The Hungarian-born dwarf Susanna Bokonyi of Newton, New Jersey, USA (also known as Princess Susanna), was born 6 April 1879 and died at the age of 105 years on 24 August 1984. She was 101.5 cm (3 ft 4 in) tall and is one of two known centenarian dwarfs on record, the other being Anne Clowes of Matlock, Derbys, who died on 5 August 1784 aged 103 years. She was 114 cm (3 ft 9 in ) tall.
In some circles, a midget is the term used for a proportionate dwarf. However, the term has fallen into disfavor and is considered offensive by most people of short stature. Such terms as dwarf, little person, LP, and person of short stature are all acceptable, but most people would rather be referred to by their name than by a label.
In some circles, a midget is the term used for a proportionate dwarf. However, the term has fallen into disfavor and is considered offensive by most people of short stature. Such terms as dwarf, little person, LP, and person of short stature are all acceptable, but most people would rather be referred to by their name than by a label.