jan 1, 1838 - Matthias Jakob Schleiden, Theodor Schwann, and Rudolf Virchow
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Matthias Jakob Schleiden, Theodor Schwann, and Rudolf Virchow all contributed to establishing the cell theory, which states:
1. All known living things are made up of one or more cells
2. All living cells rise up from pre-existing cells by division
3. The cell is the fundamental unit of structure and function in all living organisms.
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