Francis Galton
Francis Galton was a 19th-century English polymath known for his contributions to a variety of fields, including psychology, statistics, and anthropology. He is often credited with founding the field of eugenics and was a pioneer in the study of human intelligence, introducing concepts such as the use of statistical methods to analyze human differences and the idea of nature versus nurture.
Born on Feb 16, 1822 (203 years old)
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Francis Galton, the English statistician who coined the term eugenics, argued for social measures aimed at 'improving the stock'.
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Francis Galton's interest in genius and eugenics is examined.
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Francis Galton formulated the concept of eugenics in 1883.
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Francis Galton was a scientist who perceived the implications of Darwin's theory of evolution for humanity.
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Sir Francis Galton wrote about the commonality of visionary tendencies among sane people.
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