History of Forensic Science Timeline

(Ancient civilizations - Present)

Explore the timeline of the history of forensic science, from its origins in ancient civilizations to the modern-day techniques and advancements. More Less

Development of Techniques

1500 - 1599

1700 - 1799

1775 - 1799

Advancements in Forensic Science

1773

1784

1806

1816

1832

1835

1858

1875 - 1899

1877

1879

1880

1885

1892

1893

1897

1900 - 1999

1901

1901

1902

1909

1910

Modern Innovations

1900 - 1999

1983 - 1986

1984

1984

1985

1987

1999

2000 - 2099

2002

2005

2016

2016

2019

Key Facts

  1. Ancient Egyptians were among the first to use forensic science techniques, such as examining wounds and analyzing substances.
  2. In 1248, the first recorded use of fingerprints as evidence was documented in China.
  3. In 1590, the first recorded use of microscopes for forensic purposes was made by Dutch scientist Zacharias Janssen.
  4. In 1835, Scottish chemist James Marsh developed the Marsh test, which was the first reliable test for detecting arsenic in human tissue.
  5. In 1984, the first DNA fingerprint was discovered by Sir Alec Jeffreys, revolutionizing forensic science and DNA profiling.

Source

This History of Forensic Science timeline was generated with the help of AI using information found on the internet.

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