Timeline April 1761

Events in April 1761 1

• 1761 Ennobled as Carl von Linné Granted nobility by the Swedish crown In recognition of his scientific achievements and international reputation, King Adolf Frederick of Sweden ennobled Linnaeus in 1761, after which he adopted the name Carl von Linné. The ennoblement, backdated to 1757, was a rare honor for a scientist and reflected the prestige his work had brought to Sweden. He used his elevated status to continue advocating for the practical application of natural history to national economic interests.