Lars Roberg

Lars Roberg (4 January 1664 – 21 May 1742) was a Swedish physician and natural science researcher.

He became a professor of anatomy and practical medicine at Uppsala University in 1697 and retained the chair until 1740.

Lars Roberg was the teacher of Carl Linnaeus and Peter Artedi.

[2] [3] In 1708, he founded a clinic for the purpose of facilitating the practical education of medical students.

[4] [5] He was one of the first to be elected to the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences after its formation in 1739.