Jacques Futrelle
Known for Writing
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Born April 8, 1875
Died April 15, 1912
Place of Birth Pike County, Georgia, USA
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.
