jan 3, 1720 - Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
Description:
Dutch microscopist who was the first to observe bacteria and protozoa. His researches on lower animals refuted the doctrine of spontaneous generation and his observations helped lay the foundations for the sciences of bacteriology and protozoology At a young age.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 3, 1720
Now
~ 306 years ago