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Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

Born: October 24 1632

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Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

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

BornOctober 24 1632
Occupationbiologist · physicist
Place of birthDelft

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