Nicolas Hartsoeker (1656 - 1725)

Nicolas Hartsoeker

Nicolas Hartsoeker, also Nicolaas Hartsoeker, was a Dutch mathematician, physicist and instrument maker. Nicolas Hartsoeker contributed to embryology and invented the simple screw microscope.

Date and place of birt:	26 march 1656, Gouda, The Netherlands
Date and place of death:	10 december 1725, Utrecht, The Netherlands
Nationality:	The Netherlands
Period of activity:	XVII, XVIII century
Specialization:	Biologist, Inventor, Mathematician, Physicist