Antonie van Leeuwenhoek: Father of Microbiology Early Life:Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was born on October 24, 1632, in Delft, Dutch Republic (now the Netherlands). He came from a family of tradesmen, and at a young age, he lost his father. His education was limited, and at the age of 16, he became an apprentice at a… Continue reading Biography of Famous Scientist Antonie van Leeuwenhoek