Napoleon was not short, it's a myth
Napoleon was 5'6", slightly above average height for his time; the "short Napoleon" myth originated from British propaganda and measurement confusion, proving how misconceptions can rewrite history.
Forget what you heard: Napoleon Bonaparte was not short! Standing at 5'6" (168 cm), he was actually slightly taller than the average French man of his era. The enduring myth of a tiny Napoleon, and the "Napoleon complex" it inspired, stems largely from clever British propaganda and confusion over French versus English measurement units.
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