Anthony van Leeuwenhoek

Anthony van Leeuwenhoek (1632–1723) was a pioneering scientist known for developing powerful microscopes that allowed him to see tiny organisms invisible to the naked eye. Using these microscopes, he discovered bacteria, protists, and sperm cells, significantly advancing our understanding of the microscopic world. His meticulous observations and detailed drawings laid the foundation for microbiology, transforming how we study biology at the smallest scales. Van Leeuwenhoek’s work opened new frontiers in science, demonstrating the complexity of life beyond what we can see unaided.