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Charles Darwin

Charles Darwin was an English naturalist, geologist, and biologist, best known for his contributions to the science of evolution. His proposition that all species of life have descended over time from common ancestors is now widely accepted and considered a fundamental concept in science. Darwin's theory of natural selection, detailed in his seminal work "On the Origin of Species" published in 1859, revolutionized the way we understand the development of life on Earth.

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1809 — 1909

  1. 1809

    Birth of Charles Darwin

    Charles Darwin was born on February 12, 1809, in Shrewsbury, England. He was the fifth of six children of wealthy society doctor and financier Robert Darwin and Susannah Darwin.
  2. 1825

    Darwin Begins Medical Studies

    Charles Darwin began studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh, but he found the lectures dull and surgery distressing. He left after two years without completing his degree.
  3. 1827

    Darwin Enrolls at Cambridge University

    Darwin enrolled at Christ's College, Cambridge, to study for a Bachelor of Arts degree, with the intention of becoming a clergyman. His interest in natural history grew during this time.
  4. 1831

    Voyage of the HMS Beagle

    Charles Darwin embarked on a five-year voyage aboard the HMS Beagle as a naturalist. This journey provided him with vast amounts of evidence that would later support his theory of evolution.
  5. 1836

    Return from the Voyage

    Darwin returned to England after his voyage on the HMS Beagle, bringing back numerous specimens and detailed observations that would form the basis of his scientific work.
  6. 1839

    Marriage to Emma Wedgwood

    Charles Darwin married his cousin, Emma Wedgwood, on January 29, 1839. They had ten children, several of whom died in infancy.
  7. 1842

    First Draft of Evolutionary Theory

    Darwin wrote a 35-page sketch of his theory of evolution by natural selection, which he expanded to a 230-page essay in 1844, though it remained unpublished at the time.
  8. 1859

    Publication of "On the Origin of Species"

    Charles Darwin published "On the Origin of Species" on November 24, 1859. The book introduced the scientific theory that populations evolve over generations through a process of natural selection.
  9. 1868

    Publication of "The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication"

    Darwin published "The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication," which detailed the results of his experiments and observations on the variability of species under domestication.
  10. 1871

    Publication of "The Descent of Man"

    In "The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex," Darwin applied evolutionary theory to human evolution, detailing his ideas on sexual selection and the common descent of humans and other animals.
  11. 1872

    Publication of "The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals"

    Darwin published "The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals," exploring how humans and animals express their emotions and the evolutionary significance of these expressions.
  12. 1877

    Honorary Doctorate from Cambridge University

    Charles Darwin received an honorary Doctorate of Laws from Cambridge University, recognizing his significant contributions to science.
  13. 1881

    Publication of "The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the Action of Worms"

    Darwin's last book, "The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the Action of Worms," was published, focusing on the role of earthworms in soil formation.
  14. 1882

    Death of Charles Darwin

    Charles Darwin died on April 19, 1882, at his home, Down House, in Kent, England. He was buried in Westminster Abbey, London, in recognition of his contributions to science.
  15. 1909

    Centenary of Darwin's Birth

    The centenary of Charles Darwin's birth and the fiftieth anniversary of "On the Origin of Species" were celebrated worldwide, highlighting his lasting impact on science and society.

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