Who was Carl Linnaeus? - Presentation

Carl Linnaeus was a seminal figure in the field of biology, known for his work in the classification and naming of living organisms. Born on May 23, 1707, in Råshult, Sweden, Linnaeus grew to become an influential Swedish botanist, zoologist, taxonomist, and physician. His most notable contribution to science is the formalisation of binomial nomenclature, the modern system used worldwide for naming species. Linnaeus was ennobled in 1761, thereafter also known as Carl von Linné. His legacy includes foundational texts such as "Systema Naturae," "Species Plantarum," and "Mantissa Plantarum Altera," which have shaped biological classification to this day.

Throughout his life, Linnaeus was associated with several academic institutions, including Lund University, Uppsala University, and the University of Harderwijk. His personal life saw him married to Sara Elisabeth Moræa from 1739 until his death on January 10, 1778, in Hammarby, Danmark parish, Sweden. Together, they had children, among whom were Carl Linnaeus the Younger and Elisabeth Christina von Linné. His work and his family name, the Linné family, have left an indelible mark on the scientific community, influencing how living things are grouped and classified to this very day.