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5 Famous Leaders Who Were Shorter Than Napoleon
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For all his accomplishments as a military general and emperor of France, Napoleon Bonaparte never escaped the caricature of being a small, temperamental soldier. His supposed frustration over this popular perception even gave rise to the derogatory term "Napoleon complex," attached to an individual perceived as trying to overcome a lack of stature with a show of power. Ironically, Napoleon was not short by the standards of 19th-century France. Measuring somewhere between 5 feet, 6 inches, and 5 feet, 7 inches, he was actually taller than his average countryman, who stood between 5 feet, 2 ...Read More
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Famous FiguresArticle165 Famous Leaders Who Were Shorter Than Napoleon
History has shown that height need not be a prerequisite for being in charge. Here are five world leaders who made a formidable impact in their times, despite being even…
