Carl Linnaeus

Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist (1707–1778).

Life dates

• Born: 1707-05-23 (Gregorian calendar)
• Died: 1778-01-10 (Gregorian calendar)

Dates retain the calendar and precision recorded by the source. An approximate birth date is not a confirmed birthday.

Documented burial places

• Uppsala Cathedral

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