Carl Linnaeus
1707 - 1778
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Biography
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778) was a Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist known for his contributions to the development of biological taxonomy. He is often referred to as the father of modern taxonomy for establishing the binomial nomenclature system still in use today. Linnaeus developed the system for classifying and naming organisms based on their shared characteristics, which revolutionized the way scientists categorize and study living organisms. His work laid the foundation for the organization and understanding of the diversity of life on Earth.
Famous Quotes (5)
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If a little dreaming is dangerous, the cure for it is not to dream less but to dream more, to dream all the time.
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The first step in wisdom is to know the things themselves; this notion consists in having a true idea of the objects; objects are distinguished and known by classifying them methodically and giving them appropriate names.
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Nature does not proceed by leaps and bounds.
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Science flourishes in an understanding of the rationality of the world that goes beyond the mere accumulation of empirical facts.
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The Earth is large and broad, and there are many lands yet to be discovered.