Anton Van Leeuwenhoek
(1632-1723)



A tradesman of Delft, Holland.

Education



Built the microscopes.

Was called father of microbiology

Leeuwenhoek looked at:
  • animal tissues
  • plant tissues
  • mineral crystals
  • fossils
  • microorganisms
  • cloth

Discovered blood cells

First to see living sperm cells of animals.

Wrote to the Royal Society about observations.

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