Eugène François Vidocq: Biography, Facts and Career
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Eugène-François Vidocq (French: [øʒɛn fʁɑ̃swa vidɔk]; 24 July 1775 – 11 May 1857) was a French criminal turned criminalist, whose life story inspired several writers, including Victor Hugo, Edgar Allan Poe, and Honoré de Balzac. He was the founder and first director of France's first criminal investigative agency, the Sûreté Nationale, as well as the head of the first known private detective agency. Vidocq is considered to be the father of the French national police force. He is also regarded as the first private detective. Vidocq's birthday, 24 July, is celebrated as National-International Private Investigators Day.
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- Full name: Eugène François Vidocq
- Born: 1775-07-24
- Nationality: France
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q122818
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Who is Eugène François Vidocq?
Eugène-François Vidocq (French: [øʒɛn fʁɑ̃swa vidɔk]; 24 July 1775 – 11 May 1857) was a French criminal turned criminalist, whose life story inspired several writers, including Victor Hugo, Edgar Allan Poe, and Honoré de Balzac.
What nationality is Eugène François Vidocq?
Eugène François Vidocq is France.
When was Eugène François Vidocq born?
Eugène François Vidocq was born on 1775-07-24.
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