Linnean Tercentenary Medal
TheLinnean Tercentenary Medalwas commissioned in 2007 by theLinnean Societyto commemorate the tercentenary of the birth ofCarl Linnaeus.Recipients were in two categories: Silver Medal and Bronze Medal, for outstanding contributions to natural history.[1]
The front of the medal features an illustration by Linnaeus ofAndromeda (mythology)next to one of the plant he namedAndromeda,from his 1732expedition to Laplandand on the back, a spiral design made from illustrations taken fromSystema Naturae.[2]
Silver Medal[edit]
- SirDavid AttenboroughCBE, Hon. FLS, FRS
- ProfessorSteve JonesFRS, FLS
- ProfessorEdward O. WilsonFMLS, ForMemRS
Bronze Medal[edit]
- Ms Gina Douglas FLS
- Dr Jenny Edmonds FLS
- Professor Carl-Olof Jacobsen FLS
- Professor Bengt Jonsell FLS
- Dr Martyn Rix FLS
- Mr Nigel Rowland FLS
- Ms Elaine Shaughnessy FLS
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^Taxonomy's famous father
- ^"Linnaean Tercentenary Medal - Victoria & Albert Museum".Archived fromthe originalon 2012-07-16.Retrieved2011-07-26.
External links[edit]
- The Linnean Tercentenary Medal:The Linnean Society of London
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