| Birth: | Jun. 1, 1843 | | Death: | Mar. 19, 1930 | 
Scientist. He was the first person to suggest the forensic use of fingerprints for the identification of criminals. He took up the study of fingerprints after noticing prints on fragments of ancient pottery. His first paper on the subject was published in a scientific journal in 1880. (bio by: John Byrne)
Search Amazon for Henry Faulds | | | Burial:
St Margaret Churchyard
Wolstanton
Staffordshire, England |
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Originally Created by: John Byrne
Record added: Aug 10, 2006
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