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What Happened on January 10, 1778

Famous Deaths

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Swedish botanist, explorer and the Father of Taxonomy, dies at 70

Died in 1778 1778 Highlights

About January 10, 1778

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 246 years, 6 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Capricorn