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Henry Faulds
1843Jun, 1

Henry Faulds

Henry Faulds, Scottish physician and missionary, developed fingerprinting (d. 1930)
Henry Faulds (1 June 1843 – 24 March 1930) was a Scottish doctor, missionary and scientist who is noted for the development of fingerprinting.

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Events on 1843

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    Giuseppe Verdi's opera I Lombardi alla prima crociata receives its first performance in Milan, Italy.
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  • 17Jun

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    The Wairau Affray, the first serious clash of arms between Māori and British settlers in the New Zealand Wars, takes place.
  • 19Jul

    SS Great Britain

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