Carl Linnaeus tourism
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Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778, also known as Carl von Linné) was an 18th century Swedish scientist, known as the founder of modern taxonomic biology. While born near Älmhult in the province of Småland, Linnaeus spent most of his life as a professor at the university in Uppsala. He also made several scientific tours around Sweden, mapping flora and fauna of the realm. While he only left Sweden once, studying for some time in Harderwijk in the Netherlands, his apprentices ventured around the globe.
UnderstandCarl Linnaeus was born on May 23 1707 in the village of Råshult, near Älmhult in Småland. Soon after his birth the family moved to the nearby village of Stenbrohult, where his father Nicolaus was a minister.
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