Antonie van Leeuwenhoek — Dutch Scientist
Antonie Philips van Leeuwenhoek (/ˈleɪvənhʊk/, Dutch: ( listen); October 24, 1632 – August 26, 1723) was a Dutch tradesman and scientist. He is commonly known as "the Father of Microbiology", and considered to be the first microbiologist. He is best known for his work on the improvement of the microscope and for his contributions towards the establishment of microbiology... (wikipedia)