cell theory timeline

  • Hans and Zacharias Janssen

    Hans and Zacharias Janssen

    produced first compound microscope
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    cell theory timeline

  • Robert Hooke

    Robert Hooke

    looked at a thin slice of cork through a compound microscope. Called the stuctures "cells".
  • Anton van Leeuwenhooke

    Anton van Leeuwenhooke

    observed living cells; called some "animalcules"
  • Matthias Schleiden

    Matthias Schleiden

    discovered plant parts are made of cells
  • Theodor Schwann

    Theodor Schwann

    discovered that animal parts are made of cells
  • Rdolph Vichow

    Rdolph Vichow

    Sated that all living cells come only from other living cells