| Full Name |
Eugène François Vidocq |
| Date of Birth |
22 July 1775 |
| Place of Birth |
Arras, France |
| Date of Death |
11 May 1857 |
| Place of Death |
Saint-Mandé, France |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
France |
| Education |
- |
| Profession |
Criminal, Spy, Informant, Detective, Entrepreneur |
| Years of Activity |
Late 18th century - Mid 19th century |
| Brief Information |
Eugène François Vidocq was a French criminal who later became a spy and founder of the French national police detective force. His career as an informant and detective was marked by both success in crime prevention and controversial methods. Vidocq's life story and exploits have inspired numerous works of literature and film. |