| NAME AUTHORITIES: LOC: Leeuwenhoek, Antoni van, 1632-1723 LBT ID: AnLeeuw1723 VIAF ID: 71426018 LOC ID: n79083259 | B/BAP:   1632-10-24 DIED: 1723-08-26 | 
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| Dutch natural philosopher and microbiologist who developed the microscope. | |