Napoleon Bonaparte

Napoleon Bonaparte
Artist: Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825)
Born: 1769 in Corsica
France Died 1821
Served in military during the French Revolution (1789-99), then Emperor of France from 1804-1814 & 1815.
His French empire dominated world with control over most all Europe.
Possibly greatest commander of all time, his wars & campaigns are still studied at military schools worldwide.
Though only 5’ ft 6”, it’s said he had a hypnotizing effect that could bend even the strongest leaders to his will.
Psychologist said he had inferiority complex where short people will overcompensate for height with aggressive behavior; leading to a ‘condition’ named after him…
Said: “Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.”