Delft, Netherlands

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek Memorial

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek Memorial, Delft

The memorial in the Oude Kerk to Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, the Delft draper and self-taught microscopist who first revealed the world of microorganisms. Born in 1632 and buried here in 1723, he is honoured as the father of microbiology.

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Roots Earth has a longer story for Antonie van Leeuwenhoek Memorial, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 52.01243, 4.3552

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