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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