Antonie van Leevenhouk
The Father of Microbiology
Life
Antonie van Leevenhouk is my full name. I was born in Delft, Netherlands on October 24,1632. i had one wife her name was Barbara de Mey who I was married to for only 12 years and it was from 1654 - 1666. I died in Delft, Netherlands on August 26, 1723.
My Accomplishments
I have many accomplishments. The one I'm most known for is discovering hot to use the microscope to look at germs. A few other of my accomplishments were discovering the infusoria bacteria in 1674, the cells vacude in 1676, spermatozoa in 1677, and the banded structure of muscular fibers in 1682.
These Are Some of The Things I Discovered
Cells Vacude
I discovered the Cells Vacude with a microscope in 1676.
Infusoria Bacteria
I discovered the using a microscope the Infusoria Bacteria in 1674.
Spermatozoa
In 1677 I used a microscope to discover the Spermatozoa.
Fun Facts
- I was known as The Father of Microbiology.
- I was one of the most famous scientist during the Renaissance.