Antonie van leeuwenhoek Scistory

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I chose Antoine Van Leeuwenhoek because i learned about him last year and i know about cells and about single-cells.I like how how he made his own microscope.l like to study about cells and he is famous for his research.He even observed bacteria,it said that it will not be discovered in a 100 years.He has a long name last name it’s hard to pronounce too.

He made over 500 He made over 500 microscopes and discovered both microorganisms and blood cells.His wife is Barbara de Mey,He is known as the “Father of microbiology” He only had 1 child.He had 4 sisters,Parents-Philips Antonisz van leeuwenhoek,Margaretha Bel van den berch.He was born in October 24,1632.

An image of Antonie studying snakes blood cells

An image of Antonie’s discoveries of blood cells

An image of Antonie’s microscope

An image of Antonie and his wife

An image of some of Antonie’s discoveries

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Who is my person:Antonie van leeuwenhoek

What I know about my person:He was known as the father of microbiology,he created his own microscope and he also discovered blood cells.

Why did I choose my person:I choose Antonie because learned about him last year and i know some things about him that i learned last year.

What was their significant contribution:The microscopes and the microorganisms,he was one of the first to observe microorganisms using a microscope he created.

What are keywords for my search: Antonie van leeuwenhoek,father of microbiology,cells.

Important biographical details:

Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek
Born October 24,1632
Parents – Philips Antonisz Van leeuwenhoek,Margaretha Bel van den berch
- Dad – A basket maker
- Mother –Previous family worked as beer brewers
Sisters Catharina van leeuwenhoek,Margriet van leeuwenhoek,Geertruyt van leeuwenhoek,Neeltje van leeuwenhoek
Barbara de Mey-Married van leeuwenhoek
1654 Barbara de Mey–They had 5 kids only one survived infancy,Maria

Was it hard to find information:It might of been a little hard to find but not so hard.

Date of birth:October 24,1632

Parents: Father-Philips Antonisz Van leeuwenhoek Mother-Margaretha Bel van den berch

Place of birth: Delft,Netherlands

Cultural Heritage:Dutch

Ethnicity:Dtuch Republic

Country:Dutch

Religion:Dutch Reformed “Calvinist”

Education:His formal education lasted a short time,he attended school in Warmond

QUESTIONS:

Any issues with media?

I haven’t had any issues with media,well not yet.

Pacing with Scistory?

Yes,because i haven’t been doing much of it because i have been busy over the weekend.