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Date of Birth
Charles Darwin was born in The Mount House, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom. He was the 5th child of a sociologist and financier, Robert Darwin. -
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The Life of Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin lived for 73 years. -
Darwin Joins The Beagle Voyage
On his 5 year voyage with Robert Fitzroy, Darwin spent his time on land studying plants, animals, fossils and geological formations. He discovered large fossils of extinct creatures. By the end of the voyage, he started gaining respect as an eminent geologist. -
Darwin Publishes his First Book
Darwin wrote a detailed scientific field journal called "The Voyage of the Beagle" explaining his experiences and observations during his time on the voyage. Because of this journal, he gained popularity and solidified his credibility amongst the scientific community. -
Darwin publishes Origin Of Species (1st Edition)
This book entails one of the most important studies and discoveries that many basic biology textbooks teach. In it, he describes his theory on how populations evolve over long periods of time through adaptation, competition, and mutational diversity otherwise known as natural selection. This sparked various scientific, philosophical, and religious altercations amongst scientists.
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Darwin Publishes Origin of Species (6th Edition)
Darwin created 6 different revised editions of Origin of Species. His data and observation continued positively proving his theory as time. He also rebutted many criticisms and skepticisms that were aimed at his theory.
Here is a video giving an overview on this book
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Darwin Dies at 73
After experiencing a heart attack on Christmas, he passed away at the Down House and was later buried in Westminster Abbey.