Cell Theory History

Robert Hooke

Jul 1, 1665

First to describe cells from observing cork cells in a microscope http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/history/hooke.html

Anton van Leeuwenhoe

Jan 1, 1683

Described may microscopic life forms, including protozoa, sperm, red blood cells; discovered bacteria

Robert Brown

Jan 1, 1831

First to describe the nucleus of a cell

Matthias Schleiden

Jan 1, 1838

Discovered plants are made of cells. Working independently, simultaneously developed the first two principles of Cell Theory

Theodor Schwann

Jan 1, 1839

Discoverd that animals are made of cells. Working independently, simultaneously developed the first two principles of Cell Theory

Rudolf Virchow

Jan 1, 1855

Stated that living cells come from other living cells. Developed the third principle of Cell Theor