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Linnaeus in Lapland, 1732
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Linnaeus in Lapland, 1732
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778), Swedish botanist, narrowly avoiding falling into a crevasse whilst on an expedition to Lapland, Finland, in 1732. Linnaeus had been asked to make this expedition by Uppsala University, Sweden, where he was teaching at the time. He travelled over 7300 kilometres in northern Scandinavia, discovering a hundred new species of plants and making observations on the animal life as well. Linnaeus devised a classification system for plants that was based on the structure of their sexual organs and published it in Systema Naturae (The Natural World, 1735). His work became the foundation of modern taxonomy
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1700s 18th Century Arctic Biologist Botanist Carl Linnaeus Crevasse Danger Dangerous Expedition Explorer Exploring Falling Field Work Finland Frozen Hazardous Linnaeus Natural Hazard Out Side Outdoors Sc Andinavian Scandinavia Scientist Snow Surname L Swedish Taxonomist Taxonomy Winter 1732 Binomial Nomenclature Carolus Lapland
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This print captures a defining moment in the life of Carl Linnaeus, the renowned Swedish botanist. In 1732, while on an expedition to Lapland, Finland, Linnaeus found himself perilously close to falling into a treacherous crevasse. Commissioned by Uppsala University in Sweden, where he taught at the time, Linnaeus embarked on this remarkable journey that spanned over 7300 kilometers across northern Scandinavia. During his arduous exploration of this frozen landscape, Linnaeus made groundbreaking discoveries that forever shaped our understanding of plant and animal life. His classification system for plants based on their sexual organs revolutionized taxonomy and was published in Systema Naturae (The Natural World) in 1735 – a work that laid the foundation for modern biological science. In this vividly colored illustration from the 18th century, we witness Linnaeus' unwavering determination as he narrowly avoids succumbing to danger amidst the unforgiving Arctic terrain. This artwork not only showcases his resilience but also highlights his significant contributions to botanical research and exploration. As we gaze upon this historical image captured by Science Photo Library, let us remember Carl Linnaeus as an intrepid explorer and visionary scientist who fearlessly ventured into uncharted territories to unravel nature's secrets.
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