Olof Rudbeck the Younger or
Olaus Rudbeckius junior (15 March 1660,
Uppsala – 23 March 1740) is a
Swedish explorer, scientist, and the son of
Olaus Rudbeck Sr. He succeeded his father as professor of medicine at
Uppsala University. Serving aside Lars Roberg, he specialized in anatomy, botany, zoology, and pharmacology, while Roberg gave lectures in medicine, surgery, physiology, and chemistry.