Francis Galton

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Francis Galton born?February 16, 1822
2. When did Francis Galton die?January 17, 1911 (age 88)
3. Where was Francis Galton born?Birmingham, England
4. What did Francis Galton do in Africa?He explored uncharted parts of Africa, made detailed maps, and wrote about the people he met.
5. How did Galton help with weather?He invented the first reliable weather map, which made forecasts more accurate.

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