Is it true that Napoleon wasn’t actually that short? What’s the deal with that myth?

[supermax_thelion1]

I just found out Napoleon Bonaparte wasn’t really that short! He was about 5’6” or 5’7", which was average height for French men at the time. The confusion comes from differences between French and British measurement systems. The British spread the rumor that he was shorter to diminish him. Classic historical shade!

 

[Reese_Tuko]

Right?! Napoleon wasn’t actually that short! Turns out he was average height for his time, but the British totally played him with that "short guy" myth . Gotta love a little historical shade!