Dutch microbiologist (1851–1931).
Martinus Willem Beijerinck (Dutch pronunciation: [mɑrˈtinʏs ˈʋɪləm ˈbɛiərɪŋk], 16 March 1851 – 1 January 1931) was a Dutch microbiologist and botanist who was one of the founders of virology and environmental microbiology. He is credited with the co-discovery of viruses (1898), which he called "contagium vivum fluidum".
Abbreviations: Beij.
Occupations: virologist, university teacher, microbiologist, entomologist, botanist, biologist
Citizenships: Kingdom of the Netherlands
Languages: Dutch
Dates: 1851-03-16T00:00:00Z – 1931-01-01T00:00:00Z
Birth place: Amsterdam
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