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. **Alexander the Great** (356–323 BCE)
– King of Macedon; conquered much of the known world.
– Ancient sources suggest he was around 5'0" to 5'4" (152–163 cm), considered short even by ancient standards.
2. **Napoleon Bonaparte** (1769–1821)
– French military leader and emperor.
– Often cited as short due to the "Napoleon Complex," but he was actually about 5'6"–5'7" (168–170 cm), average for his era. However, British caricatures exaggerated his shortness, cementing the myth.
3. **Julius Caesar** (100–44 BCE)
– Roman general and statesman.
– Described by contemporaries as lean and of modest height—likely under 5'6" (168 cm).
4. **Genghis Khan** (c. 1162–1227)
– Founder of the Mongol Empire.
– While exact height is unknown, some historical accounts and skeletal analyses suggest he may have been around 5'0" to 5'3" (152–160 cm), which was not uncommon for Mongol men of his time.
5. **Horatio Nelson** (1758–1805)
– British naval hero of the Napoleonic Wars.
– Stood about 5'4" to 5'6" (163–168 cm) and was slight of build, yet led decisive naval victories.
6. **Erwin Rommel** (1891–1944)
– German Field Marshal known as the “Desert Fox.”
– Reported to be around 5'7" (170 cm), which is average, but often appeared shorter in photos next to taller officers; sometimes included in discussions of unassuming physical presence contrasting with tactical brilliance.
7. **Takeda Shingen** (1521–1573)
– Feudal Japanese daimyō and military tactician.
– Historical reconstructions and armor suggest he was likely under 5'3" (160 cm), yet dominated central Japan during the Sengoku period.
you do know the tall dutch lost the anglo dutch wars at Sea as well
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