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Alphonse Bertillon (1853-1914) was a French criminologist who developed the Bertillon system, a method of criminal identification based on anthropometric measurements. Bertillon's system involved taking precise measurements of various body parts, such as the head, arms, and fingers, and recording them on a standardized form. These measurements were then used to create a unique profile for each individual, making it possible to identify criminals and track their movements. While his system has been largely replaced by modern methods like fingerprint analysis, Bertillon's contributions were revolutionary in the field of forensic science. His work laid the foundation for the development of more sophisticated identification techniques, which are still used today.
Born
1853
Died
1914