Crazy Facts About Napoleon Napoleon was unusually short, standing just over 5 feet tall. True False None Napoleon once escaped exile by tricking the guards and sneaking off in disguise. True False None Napoleon was attacked by a horde of bunnies during a hunting expedition. True False None Napoleon crowned himself Emperor to show he was above the Pope. True False None Napoleon died in battle during the defeat at Waterloo. True False None Time's up Most Popular Most Popular