Napoleon was a French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led several successful campaigns during the Revolutionary Wars. He was the de facto leader of the French Republic as First Consul from 1799 to 1804.
Napoleon Bonaparte Height
The former Military leader Napoleon Bonaparte was between 168 and 170 centimeters, or 5’6” – 5’7” in height.
Napoleon Bonaparte Quotes
Napoleon is credited with several quotes which include:
- “I saw the crown of France laying on the ground, so I picked it up with my sword.” – Napoleon Bonaparte
- “Impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools.” – Napoleon Bonaparte
- “Victory is not always winning the battle…but rising every time you fall.” – Napoleon Bonaparte
- “History is the version of past events that people have decided to agree upon.” – Napoleon Bonaparte
- “Anarchy is the stepping stone to absolute power.” – Napoleon Bonaparte
- “Once you have made up your mind, stick to it; there is no longer any ‘if’ or ‘but’.” – Napoleon Bonaparte
- “No one knows how it is that with one glance a boy can break through into a girl’s heart.” – Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte Facts
Here are some interesting fun facts about Napoleon Bonaparte:
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- He was a military leader and an Emperor
- He married two women in his lifetime.
- On 11 March 1810 by proxy, he married the 19-year-old Marie Louise.
- He reportedly told his first wife through a letter not to bathe so that he could enjoy her body odor.
- Napoleon’s Army discovered the Rosetta stone
Napoleon Bonaparte Exile
The former Emperor ended up being exiled. Napoleon Bonaparte was exiled by the Allied governments to Elba following his abdication at Fontainebleau and landed on the island on 4 May 1814.