Year
Scientists
Discovery(s)

1590-1608
Jansen
Develops first useful microscope.

1676
Antony van Leeuwenhoek
1st to observe and accurately record and report microorganisms.

1688
Francesco Redi
Publishes work on spontaneous generation of maggots.

1786
Miller
Proposes 1st classification of bacteria.

1798
Edward Jenner
Introduces cowpox vaccination for small pox.

1838-1839
Schwann and Schleiden
Proposed the cell theory.

1809-1885
Jacob [...]

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