Carolus Linnaeus real name is Carl Linnaeus. There is no real
reason why he changed his name however he does get confused with
his son whose name is Carolus Linnaeus the Younger. He also went by
the name of Von Linne when he was ennobled in 1761.
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Carolus Linnaeus died on January 10, 1778 at the age of 70.
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Carolus Linnaeus, Swedish scientist, died on 10 January 1778 in
Hammarby (Sweden)