Francis Galton (1822–1911) was an English polymath, best known for his contributions to various fields including statistics, psychology, anthropology, and genetics. He was a relative of Charles Darwin and was influenced by Darwin's theory of evolution. Galton is particularly recognized for: 1. **Eugenics**: He is often regarded as the founder of the eugenics movement, promoting the idea of improving human populations through controlled breeding for desirable inherited traits.
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