Image: Graf Leeuwenhoek2

Description: Tombstone of Antonie van Leeuwenhoek and his daughter Mary in the Oude Kerk, Delft, Netherlands Original inscription: „Hier rust Anthony van Leewenhoek, outste lit van de Koonincklyke Sosyteyt in Londe. Gebooren binnen de stadt Delft op den 24 October 1632 en overleeden op den 26 Augusty 1723 out synde 90 Jaar 10 maande en 2 daagen. Tot den leeser: Heeft elk, o wandelaer, alom ontzagh voor hoogen ouderdom en wonderbare gaven, soo set eerbiedigh hier uw stap: hier legt de gryse weetenschap in Leewenhoek begraven. en Maria van Leeuwenhoek desselfs docter gebooren te Delft den 22 September 1656 en overleeden den 25 April 1745“. English translation: This is where Anthony van Leeuwenhoek rests, oldest member of the Royal Society in London. Born on October 24, 1632 in Delft and died on August 26, 1723 at the age of 90 years, 10 months and 2 days. To the reader: Are you, oh wanderer, everywhere in awe of old age and wonderful gifts, so take your step here respectfully: here rests the hoary science in Leeuwenhoek. And Maria van Leeuwenhoek, his daughter, who was born in Delft on September 22, 1656 and died on April 25, 1745
Title: Graf Leeuwenhoek2
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Author: Dr. Schorsch (talk)
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