Sir Francis Galton was an English Victorian polymath born on February 16, 1822. He is best known for his contributions to the field of statistics, such as the concept of correlation and the use of questionnaires and surveys for data collection. He wrote over 340 books and papers, the most notable of which is Hereditary Genius, published in 1869. This book was the first social scientific attempt to study genius and greatness.
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in Birmingham, England. He was known for his contributions to various fields such as anthropology, genetics, and eugenics. Galton was highly regarded for his pioneering work on statistical analysis and his studies on human intelligence. His net worth in 2024 is estimated to be between $100,000 and $1 million, reflecting the value attributed to his intellectual legacy and the impact of his groundbreaking research even after his passing in 1911.
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About
English Victorian polymath who created the statistical concept of correlation and introduced the use of questionnaires and surveys for collecting data on communities. He wrote over 340 books and papers and his 1869 book Hereditary Genius was the first social scientific attempt to study genius and greatness.
Before Fame
He was a founding member of the Lunar Society of Birmingham and in 1850 he joined the Royal Geographical Society, with whom he mounted a difficult expedition into then little-known South West Africa.
Trivia
He coined the phrase "nature versus nurture" and he was knighted in 1909.
Family Life
He got married to Louisa Jane Butler on August 1, 1853.
Associated With
His cousin was the acclaimed English scientist Charles Darwin.