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The Linnean Society was founded in 1788 , taking its name from the Swedish naturalist Carolus Linnaeus . The Society is based at Burlington House , Piccadilly , London . Membership is open to anyone who is interested in the Society's work, with no nomination procedure or academic requirements. Medals and prizes The following medals and prizes are awarded by the Linnean Society:
Collections Linnaeus' Botanical and Zoological collections were purchased in 1783 by Sir James Edward Smith , the first President of the society, and are now held in London by the society. The collections include 14,000 plants, 158 fish, 1,564 shells, 3,198 insects, 1,600 books and 3,000 letters and documents. They may be viewed by appointment. Sir JE Smith's own plant collection is also held by the Society. It has been databased by the Smith Herbarium Project at the National Museums Liverpool . 6,000 specimens have been cleaned and repaired. External links |