Galton, Francis

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Francis Galton

(1822–1911)

English scientist, statistician and explorer, known for his studies of heredity and for developing the concept of regression to the mean. An advocate of eugenics.

Some links:

• CTD article in Russian: Гальтон, Фрэнсис
• Other resources: Biographical source, The Theosophist, vol. 6, October 1884, p. 13-16

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Lifetime: 1822–1911
Shortly: English scientist, statistician and explorer, known for his studies of heredity and for developing t...