Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723) was the most important microscopist of the Scientific Revolution. The Dutchman made over 500 microscopes, many with a magnification far superior to contemporary models. His discoveries include bacteria, protozoa, red blood cells, spermatozoa, and how minute insects and parasites reproduce.
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1632 - 1723Life of the Dutch microscopist Antonie van Leeuwenhoek.
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24 Oct 1632The Dutch microscopist Antonie van Leeuwenhoek is born in Delft.
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1674 - 1677Antonie van Leeuwenhoek observes single-celled organisms, baceria and sperm through a microscope.
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1680The Dutch microscopist Antonie van Leeuwenhoek is made a Fellow of the Royal Society.
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26 Aug 1723The Dutch microscopist Antonie van Leeuwenhoek dies in Delft.
