# Henri Ferdinand Van Heurck

> Henri Ferdinand van Heurck was a Belgian diatom specialist and microscopist. Born in an industrialist family, he taught himself microscopy and botany and wrote several pioneering works on diatoms, their study under the microscope and their preservation. He pioneered the use of electric lighting and its use in microphotography.

*Belgian botanist (1838-1909)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Scientist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q39631))
- **Category:** Scientists
- **Born:** 1838
- **Died:** 1909
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

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## Fame
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