Carl Linnaeus

Carl Linnaeus (23 May 1707 – 10 January 1778), also known as Carolus Linnaeus, was a Swedish botanist, physician and zoologist who created the binomial nomenclature.^[1] In this system, every kind of animal and plant is given a name consisting of two Latin words, for its genus and species.^[2] This became used by biologists all over the world, so he is known as the "father of modern taxonomy". He was a good linguist, and famous in his time. He was made a noble by the Swedish king.

1. ↑ Stafleu, F.A. (1976–1998). Taxonomic Literature. Second edition. An authoritative work on the names of botanists, their works and publication data, issued under the auspices of the IAPT.
2. ↑ Gay, Peter; Time-Life Books (1966). "The Practical Philosophers". Age of Enlightenment. Time. pp. 22.