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Napoleon's Sleep Habits

The fact-check examines the sleep habits of Napoleon, including his ability to take naps and his irregular sleep patterns, to assess the claim that he was a short sleeper.

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Jan 17, 2026

Did Napoleon take a nap before battles?

Napoleon did take naps and rested in short bursts even during campaigns, a habit reported by multiple biographical and popular sources . At the same time, his sleep was irregular—sometimes restful, so...