This biographic was written by our newest writer Radu Alexander. We hope you enjoy it!
@mobpsycho100995 жыл бұрын
Requesting video of king tshaka/ Shaka Zulu
@darrenkrivit68545 жыл бұрын
Well done👏 kept me interested throughout
@Andibpdwarrior5 жыл бұрын
Another awesome entry!
@steveshoemaker63475 жыл бұрын
This was very good l thank he for writing this "Radu Alexander"...Don't you know Eugene Vidocq had a very full life of ups and downs to say the least...Eugene Vidocq devait etre un gars tres intelligent juste pour survivre a cette epoque....juste pour survivre a cette epoque.....! Thanks again from Kentucky over and out...!
@electricmaster235 жыл бұрын
Just as good as all the others! Definitely keep him around!
@gemthemage5 жыл бұрын
I cannot fall asleep without watching and listening to Biographics. Its like an addiction. Such a great channel.
@h_curly63845 жыл бұрын
It's the opposite for me, I wake up have a coffee and watch biographics before going to work lol
@nathanadams66485 жыл бұрын
@@h_curly6384 Simon puts out enough content you can do both!!!
@billmurphy62725 жыл бұрын
Simon could narrate the side panel of a cereal box and it would be worth listening to. "Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and here we have some Iron, that's gonna be important later in our story, moving along, we have Magnesium, and some Zinc..."
@terrystillabower73565 жыл бұрын
Me too. I think i broke my phone watching these.
@gouken89265 жыл бұрын
Dude, same
@Russo-Delenda-Est5 жыл бұрын
"Prodigious with the foil." Why does that sound obscenely cool?
@tommyodonovan38835 жыл бұрын
Like a scare on the cheek.
@Friggle_Dee5 жыл бұрын
The Hanson Brothers
@vainosj74965 жыл бұрын
Perhaps you just watched foil arms and hog😏.
@gratefuldead46055 жыл бұрын
Simon Whistler is easily the hardest working person on KZfaq narrating 5 channels or however many he is doing at this point. He has been my favorite KZfaqr since I started listening to the site 3 years ago or so.
@jvesq425 жыл бұрын
Brilliant subject matter. Love how you are delving into overlooked folks across disciplines, perspectives, etc.
@marquisdelafayette19295 жыл бұрын
Can you do one on the Marquis de Lafayette? His life is almost tragic. He purposely insulted the Kings brother bc he didn’t wanna be a courtier. When war broke out and the king told him he couldn’t go he bought a boat and snuck out dressed as a woman to get away. When he arrived he impressed Washington c he said he came to learn (most other European officers came saying they would teach them) . He also was one of the richest men in France so he would work without pay . He also ended up clothing, feeding, and arming the soldiers with his own money. Before battle he slept with Washington and Greene on their capes on the ground with the other soldiers. He also spent the winter at Valley Forge when he could have had luxury accommodations. It was his insistence that got Louis XVI to openly support the Americans . Lafayette had crazy plans to raid fishing villages on Britain’s coast and send the money to help the Americans. One of Louis advisers said “Lafayette would take everything not nailed down at Versailles to sell and help the Americans “ He crucially held Cornwallis at Yorktown til Washington and Rochambeau got there. Sadly when he returned to France it proved that his zeal and naivety ended up costing him a lot. He never wavered from what he was about however, it got out of hand fast and he made promises he couldn’t keep. He promised to keep the king and queen safe til the king tried to flee and was caught. Then Robespierre said he was involved And he put a “warrant “out for his “arrest “... when he fled Austria locked him up for being an “enemy of the king “ poor dude couldn’t catch a break although he and Jefferson wrote Frances Rights of Man. He was also vehemently against slavery buying plantations and freeing Slaves and giving a tiny bit of land to them. His whole life he pushed liberty and trying for them to be implemented through world.
@RobinFlysHigh5 жыл бұрын
Commenting so I can save this comment for later reading 👍👌
@ignitionfrn22233 жыл бұрын
1:00 - Chapter 1 - Early days 2:55 - Chapter 2 - Life in the streets 3:55 - Chapter 3 - Back home 5:35 - Chapter 4 - The turnaround 7:30 - Chapter 5 - Vidocq is out 8:50 - Chapter 6 - The Sûreté is born 10:20 - Chapter 7 - The 1st retirement 12:45 - Chapter 8 - From spy to private eye 14:35 - Chapter 9 - Elementary , my dear Vidocq 16:50 - Chapter 10 - Lunch with a side of murder 18:40 - Chapter 11 - The legacy continues
@jeremiah10594 жыл бұрын
In contrast to the previous comment by gem themage, I cannot possibly fall asleep while listening to biographics. The shows are always so entertaining and informative that my brain refuses to succumb. Thank you Simon and as always, forever endeavor my friend.
@francoisleveille4095 жыл бұрын
I saw the movie 'Vidocq' back around 2001 and I knew it was based on somebody who actually existed but I had no idea of his legacy concerning criminology and investigation methods. Very nice one! Too bad today, the legal system of most countries would never allow an individual with a history of crimes to change sides and work for police forces and even less create his one of his own.
@rhondatrue761 Жыл бұрын
It actually happens on a lower key- confidential informants.
@thecasualarmagamer27395 жыл бұрын
I like this new writers style. Feels the same but has a slight twist of his own style. Really looking forward to the next video he writes!
@Biographics5 жыл бұрын
:) More coming from Radu really soon!
@eliscanfield39135 жыл бұрын
If I were any good at fiction writing, I would write a mystery series about the Vidocq Society. Completely fictional cases and investigators, and maybe under one of Vidocq's aliases as the society's name. So many possibilities. Too bad I'm just good at writing a random scene and not connecting the dots.
@jenniferfrances83344 жыл бұрын
You should check out the movie "Vidocq" from 2001 i think. Gerard Depardeau stars and is amazing :)
@jessicascoullar37374 жыл бұрын
Bryan McGucken you should team up with someone who can join your scenes up and both write the book.
@todddougherty94925 жыл бұрын
Mr. Alexander... well done sir. And Mr. Whistler... top notch as always. Including the Vidocq society was a nice touch. They are an incredible group of people who’s goal is to help and not be famous. Love it.
@iannolan29795 жыл бұрын
Had 0 clue who the last two were and I’ve absolutely loved both of them. Y’all are killing it
@blackblurable5 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. Brings new meaning to “Can’t beat em, join em.”
@kennyhagan57815 жыл бұрын
The Vidocq Society......that's a damned good idea.
@AuroraMeditation5 жыл бұрын
Yay! Vidocq is one of my favorite historical personalities. Thank you! You are in Prague right...not sure if you saw the czech "History of Criminology" series, episode about Vidocq... one of my all time faves!
@Biographics5 жыл бұрын
I am. But I did not!
@LocalHeretic-ck1kd5 жыл бұрын
I watched that series many years ago. Its great. Thanks for mentioning it.
@TheStammzilla3 жыл бұрын
I know I'm more than a year late to this video, but by far this is one of your more compelling videos. Thank you for all your hard work. I learned something new this morning.
@CommonSenseRevolution5 жыл бұрын
Well done as always. Well written as well, Radu. Looks like you'll fit right in on the team :) Thanks for another informative and well-presented bio.
@Revix7733 жыл бұрын
Lost it at the ‘making eyes at his employers wife’ bit. Well done good sir
@billmurphy62725 жыл бұрын
These videos are so well done that I find myself clicking on them regardless of whether I have an interest in the particular subject of a given video - I've never been disappointed.
@gremlinking40485 жыл бұрын
I majored in criminal justice but do not remember ever hearing about Vidocq. The society sounds interesting, and I wonder if they would be able to help with the cold case of Craig Frear in Scotia, NY. Wonderful video as always, love seeing these informative biographies!!
@joshuahunt30325 жыл бұрын
G Schoen_tell are you in any position to ask the Vidok Society to offer insight into that case?
@gremlinking40485 жыл бұрын
@@joshuahunt3032 no, not that I am aware of. That case is from my hometown and has been cold for just about 10 years. I live on the other side of the country now.
@haisee16713 жыл бұрын
A single content of biographics a day with coffee is fvcking priceless.
@kurse00725 жыл бұрын
What about Tsarina Cathrine II? She had a very interesting life from being unwanted pole to a Queen of Russia
@franciscomm76754 жыл бұрын
Your wish was granted
@xCorvus7x5 жыл бұрын
The Vidocq Society sounds like an organization taken from a novel (with a few A-Team vibes).
@fralencemelograno5 жыл бұрын
One would expect the society to call also criminals to help!
@JAY18925 жыл бұрын
It’s the Biographics that I think I won’t find particularly interesting, that turn out to be the most interesting. Ruddy marvellous channel!
@fission32925 жыл бұрын
I cant get enough biographics! Keep up the great work!!!
@MaelleDG5 жыл бұрын
Your French pronunciation is quite good don't worry :) ! Love this channel. Recommending it to all my history buff friends and family ❤
@Biographics5 жыл бұрын
Glad you thought so! I did try my best :)
@mrrandom12653 жыл бұрын
Not really 😅
@cassandraralph59063 жыл бұрын
Ragamuffin turned into a brilliant detective! And his legacy still lives on! Well done indeed again, Simon!
@Jig_Artist5 жыл бұрын
Learning more about the history of procedural methods is just fascinating! Thank you for presenting this so effectively. And congratulations to your new writer; this was eloquent and informative
@tommyodonovan38835 жыл бұрын
This was REALLY GOOD. I shouldn't be surprised...You always bring your A-Game.
@RobinFlysHigh5 жыл бұрын
"I've got another channnel. It's called top tens.." Today I Found Out: *_Am I a joke to you?_*
@Biographics5 жыл бұрын
Visual Politik: What is this? A joke?
@christopheralthouse63785 жыл бұрын
@@Biographics I want throw out there the idea of yet *another* channel for the, I'm certain, MUCH overworked Simon Whistler...😅 I'm thinking something similar to Biographics...but focused on famous NON-living things i.e. buildings, ships, landmarks etc. My idea for the first video: RMS OLYMPIC, THE *TRULY* UNSINKABLE TITANIC SISTER... Just kinda throwing that out there...😅😁
@j.a.weishaupt17484 жыл бұрын
Christopher Althouse Well your wish has been granted
@dancoughlan80015 жыл бұрын
What a fascinating life that man had. Thanks You Sir, for another amazing Biography👍😁
@Epsilon1Zeta4 жыл бұрын
Well it was a pleasure to learn something completely new to me, as before I watched this video I had no knowledge of the life of Eugene Vidocq.
@jumpkickman19935 жыл бұрын
You nailed it. I was fact checking you and honestly 100% nailed it💯. You all must work hard putting these together. Thanks for the bit of knowledge💯💯✌
@Biographics5 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it.
@lb198305 жыл бұрын
Always something learnt, every time. Such a blessing.
@91JOHNBLAZE5 жыл бұрын
Ya'll should do a biographics on Thomas-Alexandre Dumas.
@Duececoupe5 жыл бұрын
Never get tired of this or the other channels....phenomenal work, as always! 👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻🥇🏅🏆
@Karla_Marie5 жыл бұрын
This was so interesting! Thanks for this video.
@Bo0Mgameplaya5 жыл бұрын
You should do a video about the Vidoqc Society. They sound really interesting and it would be great to hear more info about them.
@bingeltube5 жыл бұрын
Very recommendable! As a teenager, I read a biography about the fascinating life of Eugene Vidocq
@lisastone45494 жыл бұрын
Fascinating subject! Great research & writing -- and as always, excellence in narration by Simon! I particularly enjoy the "slightly offbeat" subjects which you choose to spotlight, such as Mr. Vidocq. I had read maybe a two to three sentence description of him in a criminology class, and never pursued his history further on my own, so this was a nice surprise to discover! Kudos to the researcher/writer on providing a well-rounded view of Vidocq's motives, exploits, contributions, etc. To portray any given subject as neither "all bad" nor "all good" is quite a challenge. But when the writer succeeds, as in this case(!), the viewer is treated to a riveting true story about a real person -- and history comes alive! Very enjoyable! 😊 😺
@camiloiribarren14505 жыл бұрын
This is a great inspiration and example for any mystery writer. Thank you for this lesson
@michaelhurley31715 жыл бұрын
Starts as a con man, criminal and winds up catching them. Sounds like the Catch me if you Can guy.
@raywilliams67175 жыл бұрын
He still works for the FBI btw.
@michaelbatts56555 жыл бұрын
Another great video presentation, Prof. Whistler! Excellent!
@draganristovski77225 жыл бұрын
You are a lifesaver bro..months of insomnia cured with a simple youtube video! Kudos ❤
@constipatedinsincity44245 жыл бұрын
Hey Radu, great script Player!
@mobpsycho100995 жыл бұрын
requesting, video of king Tshaka/ Shaka Zulu
@cosmicostrich36575 жыл бұрын
How do you pump out so many high quality videos. Also I'm requesting Hergé. Tintin is a part of my childhood
@Biographics5 жыл бұрын
We have a lot of researchers/writers, editors and video editors. There is a team behind each video.
@brianschlesinger22845 жыл бұрын
I like the new writers style. Good job!
@susanbedingfield46615 жыл бұрын
Fascinating. Loved it
@deirdreryan16215 жыл бұрын
Could you please do Oskar Schindler his story is so interesting
@edithsymmans32735 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this video, as always it was very informative... I enjoy your work on these videos.
@Biographics5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you are enjoying them :)
@ptlemon11015 жыл бұрын
Do a video on Viriathus, the guy who single-handedly hold off the Roman Legion from conquering the Lusitanian tribes
@RupaniJuvell5 жыл бұрын
Wow! Hard to believe I didn't know about this guy until just now. Thanks for this!
@clodagholeary51255 жыл бұрын
This was extremely interesting! Great job to the whole crew.
@adamd58495 жыл бұрын
Any chance for more thief focused biographies? Would be fun learning about the thieves that had an honorable code
@yourmaninlondoncollecting57495 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. Never heard about the man..or the later society he inspired.. 🙂👍
@Biographics5 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it :)
@diannadiatz11405 жыл бұрын
What a fascinating biography. Almost like a real Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde! What an amazing transformation this man made in his life! Ironic that he finally realized he could do better to assist in fighting crime, rather than remaining a criminal. Sort of like the man in the story behind, "Catch Me if You Can." I had never heard of him before. How innovative he was -- long before Sherlock Holmes. Simon, I have a question -- Did Arthur Conan Doyle know about Vidocq? I am aware that his real life professor inspired his character of Sherlock Holmes. Just thought I'd ask... The Vidocq Society sounds like a terrific group of people. Thank you for this insightful video. One man who is little known or appreciated by the public is Benjamin Henry Latrobe. He was the first professional architect/engineer in the United States. He was brilliant, but besot with financial challenges throughout his life. He was originally from Great Britain. He worked with Dolley Madison on White House furnishings and designs. He was multi-talented like Thomas Jefferson, and spoke different languages. Thanks again for the Vidocq bio, and for listening to my suggestion. Best wishes, Dianna
@smokerzchoise5 жыл бұрын
Lotte Reiniger, German woman who predated Disney by a decade with their animation techniques.
@jantruitt92414 жыл бұрын
I am totally impressed. Thank you!
@rednecktruthspouter34855 жыл бұрын
Such a great video Simon I love listening to them at work I get to indulge my historical interest as well my add ass needs a slight distraction to be productive or my mind wonders
@Biographics5 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it :)
@constipatedinsincity44245 жыл бұрын
Vidocq looks like the recently deceased wrestler Handsome Harley Race!
@Wardner2135 жыл бұрын
Could you please do a bio on Ip Man? Thank you :)
@Voo504Doo5 жыл бұрын
Burnin' Leather this !! or anyone from Bruce Lee to ipman
@norgepalm73155 жыл бұрын
How about a bio on doom guy
@norgepalm73155 жыл бұрын
Or mario
@chrismario63714 жыл бұрын
water bear ip man and Bruce lee are real people. But I biographic in doom guy would be great
@musiclover01ization2 жыл бұрын
This was a great video. Vidocq was a interesting person and his life could make a great movie.
@ciggybuttbrain73675 жыл бұрын
Love your vids, all channels, just few suggestions 🙏 Brian Clough, Isambard Kingdom Brunell, Jim MaCLean? (IRA), Paul Sykes (Ex Boxer & British Con), Yip Man
@joselzavala39995 жыл бұрын
Great video .... thx
@lenny57745 жыл бұрын
i've got a relative that was arrested more than once and now runs his own precinct
@mickeythedogdeane2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I like the pace, the editing and the enthusiasm of the presenter. The life of the fascinating Vidocq summed up in 20 mins. I look forward to watching more of your videos 👍
@archdukepingu53845 жыл бұрын
Could you do a biographics video of Feynman? would love that.
@Otokichi7865 жыл бұрын
The tale of Eugene Vidocq reminds me of apocryphal tales of recruiting former bandits into the ranks of the Rurales...with great results for the peasants.
@baran32845 жыл бұрын
Can you do Ataturk, T.E Lawrence and Freud please
@constipatedinsincity44245 жыл бұрын
They've already done those topics. Check Today I Found Out another channel he has.
@baran32845 жыл бұрын
thank you for telling me about that channel but i couldnt see a video about the three people i mentioned
@ehrldawg5 жыл бұрын
Another vid I didn't know I needed to see.
@CharmEng895 жыл бұрын
This was a really fun video, what a dramatic character who I never would have known about otherwise. (Although yes, sources were clearly biased :p )
@robertsollory74755 жыл бұрын
You should do a bio on Alfred the Great if he hasn't already been done. How about Dick Turpin. Or a pirate...Blackbeard, or Bluebeard, Redbeard or whatever color beard he was.
@dodgecukc5 жыл бұрын
How is this not a TV show?
@TihetrisWeathersby5 жыл бұрын
Do William Pitt
@suarezz6175 жыл бұрын
Another great video! Thanks an keep them coming!
@thorpeaaron11105 жыл бұрын
I was reading a book that him so I went to your video to learn more about how he went from a life of crime to the Father of modern Criminology
@ninmoypramanick72175 жыл бұрын
Hey Simon.. i discovered your channel a couple o weeks ago and I absolutely love it.. I am from India.. and we gained our independence from the British rule in the year 1947.. and one of the revolutionary figures in the fight for independence was Subhash Chandra Bose.. would love it if you made a video on him.. thank you..
@densealloy5 жыл бұрын
The 19th century Frank Abagnale Jr.. Excellent video
@txlib75 жыл бұрын
Great video as usual Simon! Could you do a video on Nicolae Ceausescu, the iron-fisted Romanian ruler?
@txlib75 жыл бұрын
Does the heart mean you WILL do a video on him? :p
@LaurenLace5 жыл бұрын
Great video! May I suggest for a future video Wilhelm Röntgen the founder of X-Rays I think it would be very interesting 😄
@jimmynickelz5 жыл бұрын
When I start talking about a subject I know really well, the voice in my head sounds like Simon Whistler.
@sebastianwardana15275 жыл бұрын
How is a man who fled from prison able to become a police officer, especially back then??
@annikboyer33953 жыл бұрын
Now, I want to see the movie about Vidocq with Gerard Depardieu!
@natsune095 жыл бұрын
I have a degree in Criminal Justice, I found this fascinating!
@robertwalker-smith27393 жыл бұрын
He seems to have had tremendous vigor and enthusiasm for life.
@mrgodBG5 жыл бұрын
very good bio! tnx
@JelaneJ5 жыл бұрын
Would love to see you do an episode on Frances Glessner Lee.
@Loop-flow5 жыл бұрын
Great stuff!
@WildeFyre695 жыл бұрын
Simon! Where did you find those musical clips at? Great video mate!
@francislong51145 жыл бұрын
I learned, thanks.
@crolmac5 жыл бұрын
Great video. I did try to read vidoqs' book. It was a tiresome but interesting read. I never did finish it, the writing style was very 'personal'. It exists as a free ebook,if anyone is interested...
@KootFloris5 жыл бұрын
There's also a great Dutch comic by the famous H.G.Kresse about his exploits.
@dougl1989wd3 жыл бұрын
I cannot have a bowel movement anymore without biographics
@justinpaul31105 жыл бұрын
Best one in a LONG TIME
@Biographics5 жыл бұрын
Glad you thought so! :)
@JKCWvids5 жыл бұрын
Please do one on Douglas Adams
@Sondar15 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this channel ❤️
@Biographics5 жыл бұрын
We love your supportive comment :)
@Sondar15 жыл бұрын
@@Biographics I'm a single mom and there is very few things I get to enjoy as an adult. This is one of them