With the Ridley Scott-directed biopic approaching its theatrical release, the true story of Napoleon is getting new attention from people worldwide. Who was Napoleon? What age was he when he died? And how tall was he? Here’s what you need to know about the man that Joaquin Phoenix will be playing.
Who was Napoleon?
Napoleon was a military who rose through the ranks until he became emperor.
Napoleon’s remarkable life and rise have earned the attention of Ridley Scott and countless others over the years. Napoleon is renowned for being a skilled military leader. Throughout his life, he revolutionized the French army and made it one of Europe’s most efficient military corps. In the upcoming movie, Napoleon will be portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix. Phoenix has some experience acting as an emperor since one of his most iconic roles was Commodus in 2000’s Gladiator, also directed by Ridley.
How old was Napoleon when he died?
Napoleon was 51 when he died.
For a long time, it seemed Napoleon was untouchable. The battle of Austerlitz is perhaps one of the best examples of his military capacity. Still, his day came after being defeated at the Battle of Waterloo and subsequently exiled to Saint Helena. He spent the last years of his life on the remote island, where he died on May 5.
How tall was Napoleon?
Napoleon was 5 feet 6 inches tall.
That’s the height historians seem to agree on, although there is no way to be sure. What’s certain is that he was short and that people have made fun of his height since his school days. Phoenix is two inches taller than Napoleon. It will be interesting to see whether Scott will explore the matter of Napoleon’s height.
In addition to the Napoleon true story, watch the trailer of the Joaquin Phoenix-led drama. Also, check out the runtime of the anticipated movie.
