Who is the father of microbiology?

Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, viruses, archae, fungi and protozoa. Two major branches of microbiology are Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic organisms. read more

Though many people may write the name of Louis Pasteur it is my personal opinion that Anton von Leewenhoeck is the Father of Microbiology. This Dutch merchant was the first to discover the world of these invisible microbes whom he termed as ‘small animalcules’. read more

The father of modern microbiology is Robert Koch. I am a microbiology student and know it. some sites may say it's Louis Pasteur. Bacteria, and other microorganisms, were first observed by Antonie van Leeuwenhoek in 1676 using a single-lens microscope of his own design.Thus he was the father of microbiology. read more

Martinus Beijerinck, the founding father of the Delft School of Microbiology, in his laboratory. Beijerinck is often considered as a founder of virology, environmental microbiology, and industrial microbiology. read more