Napolean, Not So Short Afterall #history #arthistory #painting #fyp #shorts

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Napoleon Bonaparte is often reported to have been around 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 meters) tall. However, due to differences in measurement systems between France and Britain at the time, there has been some confusion regarding his height. He was actually slightly taller than the average height for French men of his era. The perception of him being short may also stem from his depiction alongside his Imperial Guard, which consisted of notably tall soldiers. His enemies, particularly the British, played a significant role in perpetuating the image of Napoleon as a short man. Political cartoons and literature often depicted him as diminutive, which contributed to the stereotype.

Paintings:
Napoleon Crossing the Alps by Jacques-Louis David
Napolean I in Coronation Robes by François Gérard (1805)

Cartoons by James Gillray
The Plumb-pudding in danger
Little Boney in a strong fit

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