Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
learned society
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Royal_Society_of_London
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| gptkbp:collection |
geological specimens
botanical specimens zoological specimens entomological specimens |
| gptkbp:events |
Linnean_Society's_annual_meeting
Linnean_Society's_awards_ceremony Linnean_Society's_exhibitions Linnean_Society's_field_trips Linnean_Society's_public_lectures |
| gptkbp:focus |
natural history
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| gptkbp:founded |
1788
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| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:James_Edward_Smith
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| gptkbp:goal |
promote the study of natural history
encourage scientific research foster collaboration among scientists publish scientific research support conservation efforts educate the public about biodiversity |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
first society dedicated to natural history
influenced conservation policies advocated for the protection of endangered species promoted the importance of field studies encouraged international collaboration in science contributed to the establishment of biological nomenclature advocated for scientific education contributed to the field of evolutionary biology contributed to the public understanding of science contributed to the understanding of ecosystems encouraged the study of local flora and fauna hosted significant scientific debates influenced the development of taxonomy inspired future generations of naturalists played a role in the history of ecology promoted the importance of biodiversity provided a platform for scientific discourse supported the documentation of species diversity supported the establishment of botanical gardens supported the establishment of wildlife reserves influenced the establishment of other scientific societies facilitated the exchange of ideas among naturalists encouraged sustainable practices in natural resource management played a role in the development of scientific journals influenced the study of climate change impacts on biodiversity promoted_the_work_of_Carl_Linnaeus |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Linnean Society
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:London
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| gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:Charles_Darwin
gptkb:Richard_Owen gptkb:Joseph_Banks gptkb:John_Ray |
| gptkbp:publications |
gptkb:Transactions_of_the_Linnean_Society_of_London
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| gptkbp:website |
www.linnean.org
|