Kilian Stobæus
Kilian Stobæus | |
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1735 painting of Kilian Stobæus. Credit: Carl Mörth | |
| Born | 6 February 1690 |
| Died | 17 February 1742 (aged 52) |
| Alma mater | Lund University |
| Occupation(s) | Physician, natural scientist, historian |
| Spouse |
Florentina Schubert (m. 1725) |
Kilian Stobæus (6 February 1690 – 17 February 1742) was a Swedish physician, natural scientist, and historian. He offered a young Carl Linnaeus tutoring and lodging, as well as the use of his library, which included many books about botany. He also gave the student free admission to his lectures. In his spare time, Linnaeus explored the flora of Scania together with students sharing the same interests.