Jan van Leeuwen (1632–1723) was a Dutch scientist and inventor, best known for his pioneering work in microscopy. He is often referred to as the "Father of Microbiology" due to his significant contributions to the field through his development of the microscope and his observations of microorganisms. Van Leeuwenhoek crafted high-quality lenses that allowed him to magnify objects up to 300 times their size.
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