Jacques Futrelle

Known for
Writing
Born
April 9, 1875
Died
April 15, 1912 (aged 37)
Birthplace
Pike County, Georgia, USA

Biography

Jacques Heath Futrelle (April 9, 1875 – April 15, 1912) was an American journalist and mystery writer. He is best known for writing short detective stories featuring Professor Augustus S. F. X. Van Dusen, also known as "The Thinking Machine" for his use of logic. Futrelle died in the sinking of the RMS Titanic.

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