Francis Galton was a British polymath born in 1822, known for his contributions to various fields, including statistics, psychology, and anthropology. He is often regarded as the father of eugenics, a controversial movement aimed at improving the genetic quality of human populations. Galton's work laid the groundwork for modern statistical methods, including correlation and regression analysis. In addition to his scientific achievements, Galton was an early pioneer in the study of fingerprints for identification purposes. He also explored the concept of nature versus nurture, emphasizing the influence of heredity on human traits. His legacy continues to impact fields such as psychometrics and behavioral genetics.