Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
Deceased Q43522

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

Dutch scientist known as "the Father of Microbiology", and one of the first microscopists (1632–1723)

Born: October 24, 1632 (1632) · Delft
Died: August 26, 1723 (1723) · Delft
Age at death: 90 years
Nationality Dutch Republic
Occupation physicist, merchant, instrument maker, surveyor, biologist, microbiologist, accountant, treasurer, wine measurer
Field of work microbiology, microscopy
Position held chamberkeeper
Gender male

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Source: Wikidata Q43522