How is Napoleon described physically?
How is Napoleon described physically?
Napoleon was 5 feet 6� inches tall, average height at the time. In his early years he was quite lean and only after 1806 did he become heavy. In his younger years he was often described as sickly in appearance, his skin having a yellowish pallor. He had fine white teeth, which he was proud.
How tall was Napoleon II?
Additionally, he was a very tall young man: he had grown to nearly 6 feet by the time he was 17.
Who was taller Wellington or Napoleon?
Also like Napoleon, Wellington was born on an island rather than the mainland, in his case in Dublin, Ireland (which was, at this time, part of the United Kingdom). Wellington was taller than Napoleon at 5″9, with a long face and an aquiline nose (for which he was nicknamed Old Nosey!)