Carl Linnaeus

Botanist

Birthday May 23, 1707

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Rashult, Sweden

DEATH DATE Jan 10, 1778 (70)

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Numerology: 7

About

Swedish botanist responsible for several developments in modern taxonomy, including binomial nomenclature.

Before Fame

He attended Uppsala University and later joined their faculty as a botany lecturer.

Trivia

The Linnean Society of London, which focuses on the study of taxonomy, was founded in 1788, ten years after his death.

Family Life

He married Sara Elisabeth Moraea in 1739, and they had six children together.

Associated With

His work and accomplishments were praised by Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

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