Forensic History By jamesm8cl Jan 1, 1595 Dutch lens-maker built a two lense microscope. Jan 1, 1800 Importance of finger prints were discovered. Jan 1, 1860 Brittain offical asked workers to sighn papers with finger print incase they got in trouble. Jan 1, 1879 French police men realised photos can help solve crimes. Jan 1, 1892 Brittain scientist wrote a book about finger prints. Jan 1, 1900 Austrian Docter Karl Landsteiner learned that not every one has the same kind blood. Jan 1, 1901 Scotland yard used Galton-Henery system. Jan 1, 1902 Landsteiner helped divise the simple abo test for bloodsteins. Jan 1, 1910 A Frenchman Edmond Lochard set up the first forensic lab. Jan 1, 1984 Brittish scientist Alec Jeffreys discoverd something that was very important for the future of forencic science.