Who is known as the father of histology?

The title of "father of histology" is most accurately attributed to Marcello Malpighi. Histology is the study of the microscopic structure of tissues, and Malpighi was a pioneering scientist who utilized microscopic techniques in his studies of plant and animal tissues. His work laid the foundation for the field by providing detailed descriptions of various tissues and contributing significantly to our understanding of the structure and function of biological cells.

While other notable figures in the question made significant contributions to the field of pathology and anatomy, Malpighi's specific emphasis on tissue study and microscopy truly establishes him as the pioneer of histology. Rudolf Virchow, for example, is well-known for his contributions to cellular pathology and the theory of cellular origin of disease. Giovanni Battista Morgagni made important advancements in anatomical pathology, and Henri de Mondeville contributed to medieval surgery and medicine, but none focused primarily on histology in the same way as Malpighi.