Galton

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1. Galton - Noun

2. Galton - Proper noun

Meaning

English scientist (cousin of Charles Darwin) who explored many fields including heredity, meteorology, statistics, psychology, and anthropology; founder of eugenics and first to use fingerprints for identification (1822-1911)

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A curious note in the record states: "Francis Galton Trinity College student, gained his certificate 13 March 1845". Source: Internet

A cousin to the Hartmann whistle is shown in the figure on the right, the Galton whistle. Source: Internet

A lecture theatre at University College London is named after Francis Galton. Source: Internet

Another of these social interpretations of Darwin's biological views, later known as eugenics, was put forth by Darwin's cousin, Francis Galton, in 1865 and 1869. Source: Internet

Around the same time that Darwin, Galton, and Cattell were making their discoveries, Herbart was also interested in "unlocking the mysteries of human consciousness" through the scientific method. Source: Internet

At the time of its construction in 1829, Galton Bridge was the longest single span in the world. Source: Internet

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