What role did Carolus Linnaeus play in founding the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences?

Carolus Linnaeus played a foundational role in the establishment of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in 1739.1

Driven by his belief in cameralist economy—a philosophy positing that a nation's welfare and the strength of its monarchy relied on science-based administration—Linnaeus was among the key figures who founded the organization in Stockholm. His involvement reflected his broader commitment to improving his home country through scientific advancement, a goal that also led him to promote the creation of economics chairs at Swedish universities and conduct research to identify domestic products that could replace costly imports.1