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Carolus Linnaeus was a Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist. He is best known for developing the binomial nomenclature system, which is the formal system of naming species using two Latin names. Linnaeus is often referred to as the "father of modern taxonomy" for his contributions to classifying and organizing living organisms. His work laid the foundation for the biological sciences and greatly influenced the study of natural history.

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What is Carolus Linnaeus' real name and why did he change it?

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.


Where did Carolus Linnaeus live when he died?

Carolus Linnaeus, Swedish scientist, died on 10 January 1778 in Hammarby (Sweden)


What type of scientist is Carolus Linnaeus?

Carolus Linnaeus was a Swedish botanist, zoologist, and taxonomist known for developing the binomial nomenclature system for naming organisms. He is considered the father of modern taxonomy.


Who is the father of taxonomy?

Carl Linnaeus is the father of modern biological classification systems. Linnaeus was born on May 23, 1707, at Stenbrohult, in Småland in southern Sweden. His father, Nils Ingemarsson Linnaeus, was a gardener and a Protestant pastor. Linnaeus began his studies at the University of Lund in 1727 to study medicine. One year later, he transferred to the acclaimed University of Uppsala, in Sweden. He went to the Netherlands in 1735 and completed his medical degree at the University of Harderwijk. He then attended the University of Leiden for further studies. That same year, he published the first edition of his Systema Naturae and in 1741 acquired a professorship at Uppsala.


What is the system of nomenclature was developed by?

The current form of binomial nomenclature was developed by Carolus Linnaeus