The Microscope Timeline

  • The first microscope was invented

    The first microscope was invented
  • Robert Hooke discovered cells

    Robert Hooke discovered cells
  • Leeuwenhoek discovered living organisms

    Leeuwenhoek discovered living organisms
  • Schleiden discovered that all plants are made of cells

    Schleiden discovered that all plants are made of cells
  • Schwann discovered that all animals are made of cell

    Schwann discovered that all animals are made of cell
  • Virchow discovered cells come from other cells

    Virchow discovered cells come from other cells
  • The electron microscope was invented

    The electron microscope was invented