Carl Linnaeus
Carl Linnaeus was an 18th-century Swedish botanist, zoologist, and physician who is best known for formalizing the system of naming organisms called binomial nomenclature, which laid the foundation for modern taxonomy.
Born on May 23, 1707 (318 years old)
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Carl Linnaeus is featured in Jason Roberts' Pulitzer-winning biography as a key figure in the identification and description of nature's secrets.
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Swede Carl Linnaeus divided humanity into four categories based on skin color and geographical region in the 18th century.
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Carl Linnaeus's groundbreaking note-taking practice is discussed in the article.
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