Linné family explained

Surname:von Linné
Native Name:Linnaeus
Coat Of Arms Caption:Coat of arms of the House of von Linné
Type:Swedish noble family
Origin:Småland, Sweden
Country:Sweden
Founded:Ennoblement 20 April 1757;
Introduction 1776
Founder:Carl Linnaeus
Connected Members:Bergencrantz, Duse
Motto:FAMAM EXTENDERE FACTIS
Motto Lang:Latin
Estate:Linnaeus's Hammarby

The von Linné family and Linnaeus family was the family of the renowned botanist, zoologist, taxonomist, physician and formalizer of the binomial nomenclature, Carl Linnaeus, and a Swedish noble family (No. 2044), ennobled on 20 April 1757 by the Swedish King Adolf Frederick, introduced at the House of Nobility in 1776.[1] The von Linné family is predominantly famous for its contributions in the fields of science. The von Linné family descends from generations of priests and peasants in the historical province of Småland.[2] The noble family's coat of arms prominently features a twinflower, one of Linnaeus's favourite plants.

Family tree

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Von Linné nr 2044 - Adelsvapen-Wiki. 2022-02-11. www.adelsvapen.com. sv.
  2. Web site: Linné on line – Linnés familj i Småland. 2022-02-11. www2.linnaeus.uu.se. sv.