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Was Napoleon Really Short History’s Biggest Misconception

2025-05-05 4 Dailymotion

The narrative explores the misconception surrounding Napoleon Bonaparte's height, often depicted as short due to British propaganda and differing measurement systems. Originally recorded as 5 feet 2 inches in French feet, his true height was approximately 5 feet 6 inches, above average for his time. This myth has been perpetuated through art and societal perceptions of leadership, overshadowing his true legacy as a formidable military leader.

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