About Frederick Porter Wensley
Lived 1865 – 1949 (aged 83–84). Frederick Porter Wensley was a police officer.
Published works
While Wensley's memoirs appear under the more common title of Forty Years of Scotland Yard, they were originally published in London under the title Detective Days and were only renamed upon subsequent publishing in New York City.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Frederick Porter Wensley's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Frederick Porter Wensley?
British chief constable
When was Frederick Porter Wensley born?
Frederick Porter Wensley was born in 1865 in Taunton.
When did Frederick Porter Wensley die?
Frederick Porter Wensley died in 1949 in Palmers Green.
What was Frederick Porter Wensley's occupation?
Frederick Porter Wensley was a police officer.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Frederick Porter Wensley
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frederick Porter Wensley. https://biography.guide/frederick-porter-wensley/
MLA: "Frederick Porter Wensley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/frederick-porter-wensley/.
Chicago: "Frederick Porter Wensley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/frederick-porter-wensley/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-26 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:15 UTC