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Anton van Leeuwenhoek was a 17th-century Dutch scientist and microscopist, often referred to as the "Father of Microbiology." He is best known for his pioneering work in developing high-quality microscopes, which allowed him to observe and describe single-celled organisms, bacteria, and spermatozoa for the first time. His meticulous observations laid the foundation for microbiology and significantly advanced the scientific understanding of life at the microscopic level. Leeuwenhoek's work contributed to the eventual acceptance of the cell theory and the study of microorganisms.

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