Jan Swammerdam, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jan Swammerdam

Dutch entomologist and beekeeper

Date of Birth: 12-Feb-1637

Place of Birth: Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Date of Death: 17-Feb-1680

Profession: physician, beekeeper, entomologist, anatomist

Nationality: Netherlands

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Jan Swammerdam (February 12, 1637 – February 17, 1680) was a Dutch biologist and microscopist.
His work on insects demonstrated that the various phases during the life of an insect—egg, larva, pupa, and adult—are different forms of the same animal.
As part of his anatomical research, he carried out experiments on muscle contraction.
In 1658, he was the first to observe and describe red blood cells.
He was one of the first people to use the microscope in dissections, and his techniques remained useful for hundreds of years.