Linnaeus

Etymology
From, from , from , in reference to a giant linden tree that grew on the family homestead of Carl Linnaeus.

Proper noun

 * 1) Carl (or the latinized Carolus) Linnaeus, also known as Carl von Linné, Swedish botanist, physician and zoologist who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of nomenclature. He is known as the "father of modern taxonomy."

Usage notes
In Sweden, Germany, Spain, and France (and possibly other countries), he would be primarily known as Linné, including in scholarly works and library references.

Translations

 * Bulgarian: Ли́ней
 * French:
 * Portuguese: Lineu
 * Swedish: Linné

Etymology
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Proper noun

 * , a Swedish botanist, physician, taxonomist, and zoologist.
 * , a Swedish botanist, physician, taxonomist, and zoologist.

Etymology
From, from.