
Antoni van Leeuwenhoek
Dutch scientist known as "the Father of Microbiology", and one of the first microscopists
Birth
October 24, 1632
Delft, Netherlands
Death
August 26, 1723
Delft, Netherlands
Other Names
Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek, Antonie Philips van Leeuwenhoek, Anton van Leeuwenhoek