Edmond Locard
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About
French scientist known as the "Sherlock Holmes of France". He created the formula for the basic principle of forensic science. He would start one of the first ever labs dealing with forensics to catch criminals.
Before Fame
He studied medicine and law at Lyon and became an assistant to professor Alexandre Lacassagne until 1910.
Trivia
He produced the seven-volume work Traite de Criminalistique.
Family Life
He grew up with his family in Saint-Chamond, France.
Associated With
Detective writer Georges Simenon attended some of his lectures in 1919 and 1920.
