Marcello Malpighi

Doctor

Birthday March 10, 1628

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Italy

DEATH DATE Sep 30, 1694 (66)

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About

Italian physiologist who studied anatomy under microscopes, thus laying the foundation for modern medicine.

Before Fame

He began using the microscope in his youth as a way to amuse himself.

Trivia

By studying human and vegetable tissues under the microscope, he discovered capillaries.

Family Life

His parent's died when he was 21.

Associated With

The scientist Robert Hooke also made revolutionary observations with the microscope.