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Francis Galton

Francis Galton (1822–1911) was a mathematician, explorer and anthropologist.

Also recorded as Sir Francis Galton; Sir Francis Galton, 1st Bt.; F. G..

Overview

Born at Birmingham in 1822, died at Haslemere in 1911.

In detail

Francis Galton studied at King's College London, Trinity College and King Edward's School. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is probability theory and anthropology.

Membership is recorded of Royal Society and Royal Geographical Society.

Works named in the authority record are bean machine, Narrative of an explorer in tropical South Africa, The art of travel; or, Shifts and contrivances available in wild countries, Hereditary Genius, Natural inheritance and Finger Prints.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society, Copley Medal, Royal Medal and Knight Bachelor.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Francis Galton”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q191026: Francis Galton

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