Allan Pinkerton
Allan Pinkerton was a Scottish-American detective and spy best known for founding the Pinkerton National Detective Agency. He played a crucial role in protecting President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War, famously thwarting a plot to assassinate him before his inauguration. Pinkerton's agency was instrumental in law enforcement and private investigation, establishing practices that laid the groundwork for modern detective work.
Born on Aug 25, 1819 (205 years old)
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Allan Pinkerton was the founder of the National Detective Agency and played a crucial role in protecting Abraham Lincoln.
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