Anthony van Leeuwenhoek (1623-1723), Dutch ?
Anthony van Leeuwenhoek (1623-1723), Dutch microscopist developed lenses that magnification onjects 200 times their actual size. He was the first to observe and document microscopic life, including bacteria, protozoa, and sperm. 1686 mezzotint
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1600s Actual Bacteria Biology Developed Leeuwenhoek Lenses Magnification Mezzotint Microscopic Microscopist Observe Optics Protozoa Scientists Sperm
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