Samuel Linnaeus

Swedish priest
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Samuel Linnaeus

Summary

Samuel Linnaeus is a human[1]. His place of birth was Q10678401[2]. He was born on May 1, 1718[3]. He passed away in Q10678401[4]. He died on June 20, 1797[5]. He worked as a priest[6].

Key Facts

  • Samuel Linnaeus was born in Q10678401[2].
  • Samuel Linnaeus died in Q10678401[4].
  • Samuel Linnaeus was born on May 1, 1718[3].
  • Samuel Linnaeus died on June 20, 1797[5].
  • Samuel Linnaeus's father was Nils Ingemarsson Linnaeus[7].
  • Samuel Linnaeus's mother was Christina Brodersonia[8].
  • A child of Samuel Linnaeus was Carl Samuel Linnæus,[9].
  • Samuel Linnaeus held citizenship in Sweden[10].
  • Samuel Linnaeus's professions included priest[6].
  • Samuel Linnaeus held the position of vicar[11].
  • Samuel Linnaeus was educated at Lund University[12].
  • Samuel Linnaeus was educated at Uppsala University[13].
  • Samuel Linnaeus was educated at Lund University[14].
  • Samuel Linnaeus received the provost[15].
  • Samuel Linnaeus is recorded as male[16].
  • Samuel Linnaeus's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Samuel Linnaeus's family name is recorded as Q126741840[18].
  • Samuel Linnaeus's given name is recorded as Samuel[19].
  • Samuel Linnaeus's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[20].
  • Samuel Linnaeus's described by source is recorded as Q110636602[21].
  • Samuel Linnaeus's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Swedish[22].
  • Samuel Linnaeus's sibling is recorded as Anna Maria Linnæ[23].
  • Samuel Linnaeus's sibling is recorded as Sofia Juliana Collin[24].
  • Samuel Linnaeus's sibling is recorded as Carl Linnaeus[25].

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Origins and Family

Samuel Linnaeus's place of birth was Q10678401[2]. He was born on May 1, 1718[3]. His father was Nils Ingemarsson Linnaeus[7]. His mother was Christina Brodersonia[8].

Education

Educated at Lund University[12], a public university[26], in Sweden[27], founded in 1666[28], headquartered in Lund[29] and Uppsala University[13], a university[30], in Sweden[31], founded in 1477[32], headquartered in Uppsala[33].

Career and Affiliations

Samuel Linnaeus worked as a priest[6]. He held the position of vicar[11].

Recognition

Samuel Linnaeus received the provost[15].

Personal Life

A child of Samuel Linnaeus was Carl Samuel Linnæus,[9].

Death and Burial

Samuel Linnaeus died on June 20, 1797[5]. He died in Q10678401[4].

FAQs

Where was Samuel Linnaeus born?

Samuel Linnaeus was born in Q10678401[2].

Where did Samuel Linnaeus die?

Samuel Linnaeus passed away in Q10678401[4].

Who were Samuel Linnaeus's parents?

Samuel Linnaeus's father was Nils Ingemarsson Linnaeus[7]. Samuel Linnaeus's mother was Christina Brodersonia[8].

What did Samuel Linnaeus do for work?

Samuel Linnaeus worked as priest[6].

Where did Samuel Linnaeus go to school?

Samuel Linnaeus was educated at Lund University[12], Uppsala University[13], and Lund University[14].

What awards did Samuel Linnaeus receive?

Honors received include provost[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Q110636602. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Q110636602. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . Q110636602. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . Q110636602. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . Q110636602. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . Q110636602. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . Q110636602. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . Q110636602. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . Q110636602. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . Q110636602. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . Q110636602. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Q110636602. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . Q110636602. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Q110636602. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . Q110636602. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . Q110636602. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Q110636602. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Q110636602. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Q110636602. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Q110636602. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed → Swedish
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    Sex or gender → male
    Position held → vicar
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