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Sir William James Herschel, 2nd Baronet (9 January 1833 – 24 October 1917) was a British ICS officer in India who used fingerprints for identification on contracts.
Sir William James Herschel, 2nd Baronet (January 9, 1833 – October 24, 1917) was a British officer in India who used fingerprints for contract identification. He was the son of astronomer John Herschel and was born in Slough, Buckinghamshire (now Berkshire).
Sir William James Herschel, 2nd Baronet (9 January 1833-24 October 1917) is credited with being the first European to recognize fingerprints as a unique form of identification.
By 1858, Sir William Herschel, 2nd Baronet, while in India, became the first European to realize the value of fingerprints for identification. Sir Francis Galton conducted extensive research on the importance of skin-ridge patterns, demonstrating their permanence and advancing the science of fingerprint identification with his 1892 book ...
Dec 9, 2023 · "Herschel, Sir William James, second baronet (1833–1917), developer of fingerprinting and judge" published on by Oxford University Press. We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. By continuing to use our website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
The Herschel Baronetcy, of Slough in the County of Buckingham, was a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 17 July 1838 for John Herschel, son of the famous astronomer Sir William Herschel, and a well-known astronomer in his own right. [1]
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Nov 17, 2023 · Sir William James Herschel, second baronet (1833–1917) by unknown photographer private collection; photograph © National Portrait Gallery, London
