Unmasking History’s Greatest Lies: Exploring the Shocking Myths and Misconceptions That Have Fooled Us All
Napoleon Bonaparte Was Short
You are likely familiar with the “Napoleon complex,” which supposedly characterizes a man of short stature with aggressive tendencies. However, this term is actually a misnomer to some extent since Napoleon Bonaparte, to whom it refers, was not all that short. In reality, he was slightly above the average height of a Frenchman during his time. Many people believe him to be short because his height was recorded as 5 feet 2 inches in French feet, which translates to about 5 feet 7 inches in English feet.
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