Anton Van Leeuwenhoek By chloekhoury Oct 24, 1632 Date of his birth: He was born at Delft, Holland Nov 16, 1648 He became apprentice May 15, 1654 Returned to Delft established his own business in 1654 Jul 29, 1654 Leeuwenhoek married Barbara De Mey May 16, 1674 Leeuwnehoke did a improved microscope Dec 10, 1676 He served as the trustee Sep 20, 1683 He discovered bacteria Aug 26, 1723 Day he passed away