Anton Van Leeuwenhoek was born October 34th, 1632 and died August 26, 1723. Anton van Leeuwenhoek was a Dutch
tradesman and scientist, best known for his work on the improvement of the microscope and also the study of microbiology. He created the third microscope in history.
Using handcrafted microscopes, Anton van Leeuwenhoek was the first person to observe and describe single celled organisms. He was also the first to record and observe muscle fibres, bacteria, and spermatozoa.
In 1654, van Leeuwenhoek returned to Delft where he started a own successful drapery business, though it was to be his interest in microscopes and a familiarity with glass processing that would lead to the discoveries he would later make.
using a single lens mounted in a tiny hole in a brass plate that makes up the body of the instrument. The sample was then mounted on a sharp point that sticks up in front of the lens. Its position and focus could be adjusted by turning the two screws. The entire instrument was only 3-4 inches long, and had to be held up close to the eye, requiring good lighting and great patience to use.
Using handcrafted microscopes, Anton van Leeuwenhoek was the first person to observe and describe single celled organisms. He was also the first to record and observe muscle fibres, bacteria, and spermatozoa.
In 1654, van Leeuwenhoek returned to Delft where he started a own successful drapery business, though it was to be his interest in microscopes and a familiarity with glass processing that would lead to the discoveries he would later make.
using a single lens mounted in a tiny hole in a brass plate that makes up the body of the instrument. The sample was then mounted on a sharp point that sticks up in front of the lens. Its position and focus could be adjusted by turning the two screws. The entire instrument was only 3-4 inches long, and had to be held up close to the eye, requiring good lighting and great patience to use.