Napoleon Bonaparte was extremely short.
Category: history · Difficulty: medium
The claim as people say it
"Napoleon Bonaparte was extremely short."
Common search: "how tall was napoleon" · evergreen myth
What the evidence shows
At ~1.68m he was average or above-average for Frenchmen of his era; British propaganda created the 'tiny tyrant' image.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it true that napoleon Bonaparte was extremely short?
Mixed evidence. At ~1.68m he was average or above-average for Frenchmen of his era; British propaganda created the 'tiny tyrant' image.
Why do people search for this?
People commonly search "how tall was napoleon". Verfiai lists it as: evergreen myth.
How was this verdict reached?
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