Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723) was a Dutch microbiologist and microscopist in the Golden Age of Dutch science and technology. Know as the Father of Microbiology, Leeuwenhoek used his self-made lenses to discover single-celled animals and plants, bacteria, and spermatozoa.Leeuwenhoek T-shirts on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DM6P2PRL
Category Archives: 17th century
Ferdinand III
Ferdinand III (1608-1657) was Archduke of Austria from 1621 and King of Hungary from 1625. He was King of Croatia and Bohemia from 1627 and Holy Roman Emperor from 1637 until 1657.Ferdinand III T-shirts on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DF6RS8FW
Sir Kenelm Digby
Dashing 17th century courtier Sir Kenelm Digby (1603 –1665) was a dashing 17th century courtier. During his time on the continent Marie de Medici fell madly in love with him and wrote about him in her memoirs. An English courtier, diplomat, philosopher, and astrologer Digby was also a privateer. Privateer A privater is a government …
André Le Nôtre
Versailles gardens architect André Le Nôtre was the principal gardener for French King Louis XIV. Nôtre, (1613-1700) was born in Paris and became a successful French landscape architect. He designed the gardens of Versailles. The gardens were his masterpiece, earning him a fortune and international fame. He was originally named André Le Nostre. Amazon T-shirts …