Francis Galton published the book Fingerprint in 1892, which detailed the nature of fingerprints, their use for human identification, and the possi...

Francis Galton published the book Fingerprint in 1892, which detailed the nature of fingerprints, their use for human identification, and the possibility of their use in solving criminal cases. Which of the alternatives below best explains the importance of Francis Galton?


He was the first person to demonstrate that each person's fingerprints are unique and can be used to solve crimes.
He was the first person to collect and use fingerprint samples on a systematic basis.
He was the person who found the fingerprint that the police used to accuse Alfred and Albert Stratton of murder.
He was the first person to use fingerprints as a reliable method of identification.
By helping in the investigation of a murder near London, he proved that the thumbprint found at the crime scene belonged to one of the brothers.