Milestones in the history of the Linnaeus Garden

1655

The first botanic garden was founded by Olof Rudbeck the elder.

1702

Uppsala burned and the garden was laid in ruins.

1728

Linnaeus began his studies in Uppsala.

1741

Linnaeus was made a Professor at Uppsala University and Director of the Botanic Garden.

1743

The Orangery was completed.

1778

Linnaeus died on the 10th of January.

1783

Carl von Linné (Linnaeus) the younger dies and is succeeded by Carl Peter Thunberg.

1787

King Gustav III donated the garden of Uppsala Castle to the University as a new Botanic Gardent.

1802

The Linnaeus Garden was closed.

1817

The Orangery was converted to house a student nation, ’Östgöta Nation’.

1885

The Orangery became the University’s Museum of Nordic Antiquities.

1917

The Swedish Linnaeus Society was founded.

1923

Opening of the restored Linnaeus Garden.

1937

Opening of the Linnaeus Museum.

1955

Restoration of the orangery.

1978

Uppsala University assumes responsibility for the Linnaeus Garden.