historical1877 – 1966
Edmond Locard
forensic scientist · criminologist · writer · journalist · music critic · physician
Edmond Locard (13 December 1877 – 4 May 1966) was a French criminologist, the pioneer in forensic science who became known as the "Sherlock Holmes of France". He formulated the basic principle of forensic science: "Every contact leaves a trace". This became known as Locard's exchange principle.
- Nationality
- France
- Born
- 1877
- Died
- 1966
Associated disciplines
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