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| name = Linnean Society of London | | name = Linnean Society of London | ||
| image = Linnean Society of London logo.png | | image = Linnean Society of London logo.png | ||
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| caption = Logo of the Linnean Society of London | |||
| formation = 1788 | | formation = 1788 | ||
| type = Learned society | | type = Learned society | ||
| headquarters = Burlington House, Piccadilly, London | | headquarters = Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, England | ||
| website = [https://www.linnean.org/ www.linnean.org] | | website = [https://www.linnean.org/ www.linnean.org] | ||
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The '''Linnean Society of London''' is a prestigious learned society dedicated to the study | The '''Linnean Society of London''' is a prestigious [[learned society]] dedicated to the study of [[natural history]], [[evolution]], and [[taxonomy]]. Founded in 1788, it is the world's oldest active biological society. The society is named after the Swedish naturalist [[Carl Linnaeus]], who is known for formalizing the modern system of naming organisms called [[binomial nomenclature]]. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
The Linnean Society | The Linnean Society was established in 1788 by [[Sir James Edward Smith]], who purchased the entire collection of Linnaeus's writings, specimens, and library. The society was granted a [[Royal Charter]] in 1802, which solidified its status as a leading institution in the field of natural history. | ||
== | == Activities == | ||
The | The society is involved in a wide range of activities, including the publication of academic journals such as the ''[[Biological Journal of the Linnean Society]]'', the ''[[Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society]]'', and the ''[[Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society]]''. It also organizes lectures, symposia, and educational programs to promote the understanding of natural history and biodiversity. | ||
== | == Collections == | ||
The Linnean Society | The Linnean Society houses an extensive collection of specimens, manuscripts, and books, including the original [[Linnaean collection]]. This collection is a valuable resource for researchers in the fields of taxonomy and systematics. | ||
== Membership == | == Membership == | ||
Membership | Membership to the Linnean Society is open to anyone with an interest in natural history. Members, known as [[Fellows of the Linnean Society]], are entitled to use the post-nominal letters FLS. | ||
== | == Awards == | ||
The Linnean | The society awards several prestigious medals and prizes, including the [[Linnean Medal]], the [[Bicentenary Medal]], and the [[H. H. Bloomer Award]], to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of natural history. | ||
== | == See also == | ||
* [[Royal Society]] | * [[Royal Society]] | ||
* [[Natural History Museum, London]] | * [[Natural History Museum, London]] | ||
* [[British Museum]] | |||
== References == | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
== External links == | |||
* [https://www.linnean.org/ Official website of the Linnean Society of London] | |||
[[Category:Learned societies of the United Kingdom]] | [[Category:Learned societies of the United Kingdom]] | ||
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[[Category:Natural history organizations]] | [[Category:Natural history organizations]] | ||
[[Category:Scientific organizations based in the United Kingdom]] | [[Category:Scientific organizations based in the United Kingdom]] | ||
[[Category:1788 establishments in England]] | |||
Revision as of 16:54, 29 December 2024
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| File:Linnean Society of London logo.png | |
| Formation | 1788 |
| Type | Learned society |
| Headquarters | Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, England |
| Membership | N/A |
| Language | N/A |
| Leader title | N/A |
| Leader name | N/A |
| Website | www.linnean.org |
The Linnean Society of London is a prestigious learned society dedicated to the study of natural history, evolution, and taxonomy. Founded in 1788, it is the world's oldest active biological society. The society is named after the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus, who is known for formalizing the modern system of naming organisms called binomial nomenclature.
History
The Linnean Society was established in 1788 by Sir James Edward Smith, who purchased the entire collection of Linnaeus's writings, specimens, and library. The society was granted a Royal Charter in 1802, which solidified its status as a leading institution in the field of natural history.
Activities
The society is involved in a wide range of activities, including the publication of academic journals such as the Biological Journal of the Linnean Society, the Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society, and the Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society. It also organizes lectures, symposia, and educational programs to promote the understanding of natural history and biodiversity.
Collections
The Linnean Society houses an extensive collection of specimens, manuscripts, and books, including the original Linnaean collection. This collection is a valuable resource for researchers in the fields of taxonomy and systematics.
Membership
Membership to the Linnean Society is open to anyone with an interest in natural history. Members, known as Fellows of the Linnean Society, are entitled to use the post-nominal letters FLS.
Awards
The society awards several prestigious medals and prizes, including the Linnean Medal, the Bicentenary Medal, and the H. H. Bloomer Award, to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of natural history.
See also
References
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