How tall did people think Napoleon was?

How tall did people think Napoleon was?

Sources consequently estimate that Napoleon was probably closer to 5’6” or 5’7” (1.68 or 1.7 meters) than to 5’2”. Although the range may seem short by 21st-century standards, it was typical in the 19th century, when most Frenchmen stood between 5’2” and 5’6” (1.58 and 1.68 meters) tall.

Was Napoleon insecure about height?

One man in particular who stands out in history for having an issue with his height is Napoleon Bonaparte, one of the most influential war leaders in the history of the world.

How tall was Napoleon when he died?

At his death in 1821, the nail in the coffin came with his physician’s report that his body was five feet two inches ‘from the top of the head to the heels’. The subsequent note that this was ‘equal to five feet six’ by the slightly different English measurement system was conveniently forgotten.