Carl Linnaeus was a Swedish professor, scientist and doctor who was born in 1707. From a young age, Linnaeus was fascinated by the plants growing in his father’s garden.

His parents wanted him to be a priest, but he rejected the collar to study natural order. Swede Carl Linnaeus, a medical doctor who treated syphilis, tried to organize the world's flora and fauna.

In 1736, on a visit to the house of the botanist Johannes Burman (1706-1779), Clifford was introduced to an up-and-coming young Swedish botanist, Carl Linnaeus, who was living and working there.

CARL LINNAEUS: What's up, peeps? Oh do you like my relaxation tape? It's called sounds from the jungle.Welcome to my vlog, guys. All the way from my home town here in Sweden. I'm Carl Linnaeus ...

Carl Linnaeus was a Swedish professor, scientist and doctor who was born in 1707. From a young age, Linnaeus was fascinated by the plants growing in his father’s garden. You must be logged in to rate.