Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

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Physicist · Dutch Republic

Date of birth: October 24, 1632
Died on August 26, 1723: Died at the age of 90; Would have turned 394 today

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

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Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was a physicist (Dutch Republic). Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was born on October 24, 1632 in Delft. Among other things, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was known for Royal Society of London.

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microscopy

Field

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Microbiology

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Facts about Antonie

Born: October 24, 1632 in Delft
Died: August 26, 1723
Nationality: Dutch Republic
Occupations: Physicist, Accountant, Microbiologist, Treasurer, and Instrument maker
Languages: Dutch
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Birthday

Date of birth: October 24, 1632
Born on a: Sunday
Zodiac sign: Scorpio

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In memory: Died at the age of 90
Today: Would have turned 394 today

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Awards

Award	Year
Fellow of the Royal Society	–

Groups

Name	From	To
Royal Society of London	–	–

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