Wikipedia: History of Antoni van Leeuwenhoek

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Antoni van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723)
tradesman and scientist of Delft, in the Netherlands.

Antoni van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723) was a
tradesman and scientist from Delft, in the Netherlands.

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Best known for his contribution to improvement of the microscope and his contributions towards the establishment of cell biology.

He is best known for his contribution to improvement of the microscope and his contributions towards the establishment of cell biology.

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van Leeuwenhoek is thought to be the model for Vermeer?'s painting The Geographer; the two were close friends.

During his lifetime van Leeuwenhoek carved over 500 optical lenses .

He is thought to have been be the model for Vermeer?'s painting The Geographer; the two were close friends.

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