Robert Koch
is known as the Father of Bacteriology.
He was born in
Germany
.
Koch discovered the bacterium
Bacillus anthracis
in 1876.
This discovery initiated the new scientific field of bacteriology.
Koch made significant contributions to microscopic techniques.
He identified several pathogenic bacteria, including
Staphylococcus
,
Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
and
Vibrio cholera
.
His discoveries led to the "
golden age
" of scientific discovery.
Koch's work had a profound impact on the field of microbiology.
He is honored as the "
Father of Bacteriology
" for his groundbreaking work.
More details about his contributions can be found in the History of Microbiology.