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Historical Figures Height Comparison

Peter the Great was the tallest at 6 ft 8 in (203 cm), and Abraham Lincoln (6 ft 4 in (193 cm)) was the tallest US president. Napoleon, often called short, was 5 ft 7 in (169 cm): about average for a Frenchman of his time.

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How tall is each person?

This historical figures height comparison chart lists 7 entries from the tallest to the shortest:

Person	Height	vs 5 ft 7 in man
Peter the Great	6 ft 8 in (203 cm)	1.2×
Abraham Lincoln	6 ft 4 in (193 cm)	1.1×
George Washington	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)	1.1×
Albert Einstein	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)	1×
Average man (world)	5 ft 7 in (171 cm)	reference
Napoleon Bonaparte	5 ft 7 in (169 cm)	0.99×
Queen Victoria	5 ft 0 in (152 cm)	0.89×

How tall was Napoleon really?

Napoleon was about 5 ft 7 in (169 cm), average or a little above average for his time. The myth that he was tiny comes partly from the difference between French and English inches and from British cartoons.

How tall was Abraham Lincoln?

Abraham Lincoln was 6 ft 4 in (193 cm), the tallest US president. He was 9.4 in (24 cm) taller than Napoleon.

Were people shorter in the past?

Yes, on average. Better nutrition and health have made people in most countries several centimeters taller over the last 150 years.

Historical Figures Height Comparison chart

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Where do these numbers come from?

Sizes are typical adult or reported values, rounded for readability. Read how we measure and compare sizes.