Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783), a Swedish botanist and the son of the renowned Carl Linnaeus, who formalized binomial nomenclature. He made contributions to botany but faced criticism regarding his appearance and perceived vanity, which some historians suggest also impacted perceptions of his scientific abilities. He died in Uppsala in 1783, likely from jaundice, an illness that began during his time in London.
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783), a Swedish botanist and the son of the renowned Carl Linnaeus, who formalized binomial nomenclature. He made contributions to botany but faced criticism regarding his appearance and perceived vanity, which some historians suggest also impacted perceptions of his scientific abilities. He died in Uppsala in 1783, likely from jaundice, an illness that began during his time in London.