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Carl Linnaeus
1707 – 1778
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryCarl Linnaeus, also known after ennoblement in 1761 as Carl von Linné, was a Swedish biologist and physician who formalised binomial nomenclature, the modern system of naming organisms. He is known as the "father of modern taxonomy". Many of his writings were in Latin; his name is rendered in Latin as Carolus Linnæus and, after his 1761 ennoblement, as Carolus a Linné.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
May 23, 1707
Råshult
Date of death
January 10, 1778
Linnaeus Hammarby
Citizenship
Sweden
Occupations & fields
botanistphysicianautobiographerbiologistmycologistpteridologist
Awards & honours
Knight of the Order of the Polar Star
Notable works
Systema NaturaeSpecies PlantarumGenera PlantarumFundamenta BotanicaCritica BotanicaBibliotheca Botanica
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