Eugène François Vidocq
Eugène François Vidocq was a French criminal turned detective in the early 19th century, often regarded as the father of modern criminology. His memoirs, published in 1834, detailed his experiences and investigations, including early references to fraud schemes, and inspired later literary figures such as Victor Hugo and Edgar Allan Poe. Vidocq's work laid the groundwork for modern investigative techniques and criminal profiling.
Born on Jul 24, 1775 (249 years old)
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Monaco:
Vidocq was a famous French convict who escaped from prison and later became a police officer.
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Romania:
Eugène François Vidocq's memoirs from 1834 provide an early description of a similar scam involving a false prisoner in Spain.
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