Napoleon was not exceptionally short. In fact, his height was around 5 feet 6 inches (about 168 cm), which was average for a man of his time.
The root of this misconception lies in the difference in measurement units used then. Napoleon’s height was measured in French units, which were slightly longer than the British ones. A misconversion of Napoleon’s height from French to British units led to the widespread belief that he was unusually short.
Moreover, the perception of Napoleon being shorter was likely exacerbated by him often being surrounded by tall officers. These officers, being taller than average, may have made Napoleon appear shorter by comparison.
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