C. B. van Niel Scientist

Cornelius Bernardus (Kees) Van Niel (November 4, 1897, Haarlem – March 10, 1985, Carmel, California) was a Dutch-American microbiologist. He introduced the study of general microbiology to the United States and made key discoveries explaining the chemistry of photosynthesis.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 04, 1897
Birth place	Haarlem
Date of death	March 10, 1985
Place of death	California , Carmel-by-the-Sea California
Education	Delft University of Technology
Known for	Chemistry