Napoleon Bonaparte was actually of average height for his time, not short.
Why it is true
The myth of his short stature arose from a confusion between French and English measurements of the time, in addition to him being frequently portrayed next to his imperial guard, which consisted of exceptionally tall men.
Source: Biography
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