Marcello Malpighi was an Italian biologist and physician, who is referred to as the "Founder of microscopical anatomy, histology & Father of physiology and embryology". Wikipedia
Born: March 10, 1628, Crevalcore, Italy
Died: November 29, 1694 (age 66 years), Rome, Italy
Education: Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna
Parents: Marcantonio Malpighi and Maria Cremonini
Spouse: Francesca Massari (m. 1654–1655)