Antonie Philips van Leeuwenhoek was a Dutch businessman, scientist. source
Antonie Philips van Leeuwenhoek was a Dutch businessman, scientist.
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek one of the notable representatives in the golden age of Dutch science and technology. source
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek one of the notable representatives in the golden age of Dutch science and technology.
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was born in Delft, Dutch Republic, on 24 October 1632. source
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was born in Delft, Dutch Republic, on 24 October 1632.
A largely self-taught man in science, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek is commonly known as "the Father of Microbiology", and often considered to be the first acknowledged microscopist and microbiologist. source
A largely self-taught man in science, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek is commonly known as "the Father of Microbiology", and often considered to be the first acknowledged microscopist and microbiologist.
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek is best known for his pioneering work in the field of microscopy and for his contributions towards the establishment of microbiology as a scientific discipline. source
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek is best known for his pioneering work in the field of microscopy and for his contributions towards the establishment of microbiology as a scientific discipline.
Raised in Delft, in the Dutch Republic, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek worked as a draper in his youth, and founded his own shop in 1654. source
Raised in Delft, in the Dutch Republic, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek worked as a draper in his youth, and founded his own shop in 1654.
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was also the first to document microscopic observations of muscle fibers, bacteria, spermatozoa, and blood flow in capillaries. source
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was also the first to document microscopic observations of muscle fibers, bacteria, spermatozoa, and blood flow in capillaries.
In 1648, at the age of 16, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek moved to the famous Dutch trading city of Amsterdam to begin work in a textile shop. source
In 1648, at the age of 16, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek moved to the famous Dutch trading city of Amsterdam to begin work in a textile shop.
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek married Barbara de Mey in July 1654, with whom he would have one surviving daughter, Maria (four other children died in infancy). source
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek married Barbara de Mey in July 1654, with whom he would have one surviving daughter, Maria (four other children died in infancy).
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was one of the first people to observe cells, much like Robert Hooke. source
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was one of the first people to observe cells, much like Robert Hooke.
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek died at the age of 90, on 26 August 1723, and was buried four days later in the Oude Kerk in Delft. source
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek died at the age of 90, on 26 August 1723, and was buried four days later in the Oude Kerk in Delft.
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek had written approximately 560 letters to the Royal Society and other scientific institutions concerning his observations and discoveries. source
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek had written approximately 560 letters to the Royal Society and other scientific institutions concerning his observations and discoveries.
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek used samples and measurements to estimate numbers of microorganisms in units of water. source
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek used samples and measurements to estimate numbers of microorganisms in units of water.
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek made more than 500 optical lenses. He also created at least 25 single-lens microscopes, of differing types, of which only nine have survived. source
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek made more than 500 optical lenses. He also created at least 25 single-lens microscopes, of differing types, of which only nine have survived.
