Swedish naturalist, Carolus von Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Founder of the scientific method for naming living organisms, now called the Linnaean Order of Classification.

Still in full scientific use today, the Linnaean Order of Classification provides an enduring example of the concept of hierarchical taxonomy. It exemplifies the importance of hierarchical taxonomy in handling knowledge.

Carolus von Linnaeus

For an example of a complex taxonomy, see Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine, SNOMED