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Carl Linnaeus the Younger was enrolled at the University of Uppsala at the age of 9 and was taught science by his father's students, including Pehr Löfling, Daniel Solander, and Johan Peter Falk. In 1763, aged just 22, he succeeded his father as the head of Practical Medicine at Uppsala.
Headstone of him and his son Carl Linnaeus the Younger. Linnaeus was relieved of his duties in the Royal Swedish Academy of Science in 1763, but continued his work there as usual for more than ten years after. [85] In 1769 he was elected to the American Philosophical Society for his work. [128]
Dec 18, 2014 · In April 1781, three years after his father’s death, Carl Linnaeus the Younger set sail from Göteborg to London.
How did Linnaeus' classification of man influence scientific racism and human diversity? Explore his works, from Systema naturae to manuscripts, and the controversies they sparked.
Carl Linnaeus was born on May 23, 1707, in Rashult, Sweden. He later adopted the Latin form of his first name. Linnaeus developed an interest in plants and animals at a young age. He was nicknamed “the little botanist” when he was 8 years old. In 1727 he began studying medicine.
Carl Linnaeus the Younger, Carolus Linnaeus the Younger, Carl von Linné den yngre, or Linnaeus filius was a Swedish naturalist. His names distinguish him from his father, the pioneering taxonomist Carl Linnaeus (1707–1778).
Learn about the early life and education of Carl Linnaeus, the father of modern taxonomy, who was born in 1707 in Sweden. Discover how he developed his passion for plants and science, and how he met his mentors and teachers.
