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Before Mt. Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain in the world?
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Before Mt. Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain in the world?

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Kangchenjunga (8,586 metres (28,169 ft)) was considered to be the highest mountain from 1838 until 1852. Mount Everest, 8,848 metres (29,029 ft). Established as highest in 1852 and officially confirmed in 1856.
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