Portrait of Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (1632–1723) by Jan Verkolje | |
| Born | October 24, 1632 Delft, Netherlands |
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| Died | August 26, 1723 (aged 90) Delft, Netherlands |
| Residence | Netherlands |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Fields | Microscopist |
| Known for | Discovery of protozoa First red blood cell description |
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