Henry Faulds

Henry Faulds

scientist United Kingdom

Henry Faulds was a Scottish physician and a pioneering figure in the study of fingerprints. He is best known for his work in establishing the uniqueness of fingerprints for identification purposes, an idea that greatly influenced forensic science. Faulds published his findings in the late 19th century, advocating for the use of fingerprints in criminal investigations, which laid the groundwork for modern fingerprint analysis. His contributions, although initially overshadowed by others, have had a lasting impact on law enforcement and forensic science.

Born on Jun 01, 1843 (181 years old)

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Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
18,845
Power
564$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Spain 1 6.00 0.04% +0% 46,754,778 18,845 $1,400,000 564$
Totals 1 46,754,778 18,845 $1,400,000 564$
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