Van Leeuwenhoek Discovers Microorganisms, 1683

quick facts:

1. Van Leeuwenhoek was born in 1632 in Delft, Netherlands.
2. Van Leeuwenhoek is considered the first microbiologist, and is thus known as "the Father of Microbiology."
3. Although he never published any books, Van Leeuwenhoek sent letters with pictures of his discoveries. His earliest observations were published in a scientific journal of the Royal Society of London,
4. Van Leeuwenhoek was very interested in microscopes. Extensive tinkering with glass processing led to creation of thin, high-quality glass lenses for his microscopes. He kept his secret to himself.

PHOTOS

A bacteria illustration.

A illustration of bacteria cloud.