Carl Linnaeus

Date of birth: May 23, 1707Place of birth: village of Råshult in

Småland, SwedenKnown as: Founder of the scientific

classification of living organismsDate of death: January 10, 1778Place of death: Uppsala

In 1716-1727 Carl Linnaeus studied in a city Växjö (Vaxjo). Carl studied very bad,

especially on the basic subjects - theology and ancient languages. He was interested in

only botany and mathematics.

In 1727 Linnaeus passed the exams and was accepted to the Lund University.

In August 1728 Linnaeus was transferred in University of Uppsala.

In 1733 Linnaeus was actively engaged in mineralogy, wrote a textbook on the this theme.

copper mine in the city Falun

In June 23, 1735 he received the degree of doctor of medicine at the University of Harderwijk.

In the spring of 1735, shortly before departure for Europe, Linnaeus and Sarah got engaged.(not officially)

In September of 1739 held their wedding.

In 1734, for Christmas, Linnaeus met his future wife: her name was Sara Lisa Morea.

All they had seven children (two boys and five girls), of which two (boy and girl) died in infancy.

Carl Linnaeus Junior

The philosophy of botany (1751)

may 1, 1753

Medal of Linnaeus - honorary scientific award, which is presented annually to an outstanding botanist or a zoologist.

Peony 'Linné'

Linnaeus North

Malva Linnaeus

Linney called the flower of the honor of his wife.

Morey