Antonie van Leeuwenhoek vs Louis XIV
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Compare the life timelines of Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (1632–1723) and Louis XIV (1638–1715) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 77 years, from 1638 to 1715.
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Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (1632–1723)
- — Born in Delft, Dutch Republic Verified
- — First observed single-celled microorganisms, which he called "animalcules" Verified
- — Reported the first observations of bacteria
- — Elected a fellow of the Royal Society
- — Died in Delft Verified
Louis XIV (1638–1715)
- — Born at Saint-Germain-en-Laye Verified
- — Became King of France at age four Verified
- — Began his personal rule after the death of Cardinal Mazarin
- — Moved the royal court to the Palace of Versailles Verified
- — Revoked the Edict of Nantes
- — Died at Versailles Verified