Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

Dutch microbiologist and microscopy pioneer

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek - Dutch microbiologist and microscopy pioneer
Born

October 24th, 1632
392 years ago

Died

August 26th, 1723
301 years ago — 90 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Netherlands

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Contributed significantly to microbiology through the development of advanced microscopes. Conducted detailed observations of microorganisms, including bacteria and protozoa, which were previously unknown. These discoveries provided foundational insights into the microscopic world. His meticulous documentation laid the groundwork for future microbiological research.

First to observe and describe bacteria

Developed microscopes with up to 300x magnification

Pioneered the study of protozoa

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