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Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek is regarded as the ‘Father of Microbiology’ and is known for his pioneering works in relation to microorganisms. To know more about his childhood, profile, timeline and career read on

Willebrord Snell

Willebrord Snel van Royen was a 17thcentury Dutch astronomer and mathematician. This biography profiles his childhood, family life and achievements.

Mark Rutte

Edsger W. Dijkstra

Jan Peter Balkenende

Gerard Kuiper

Hugo De Vries

Johan Huizinga

Jacobus Arminius

Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck

Jaap De Hoop Scheffer

Wim Duisenberg

John Goodricke

Pieter Van Musschenbroek

Maarten Schmidt

Bart Bok

Hendrik C. Van De Hulst

Marcel Minnaert

Dirk Brouwer

Erik Meijer