Charles Darwin

  • Charles Darwin Birth

    Charles Darwin is born in Shrewsbury, England
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    Charles Darwin Grade School

    Charles Darwin attended grade school that he hate at Shrewsbury School. Some describe him as a failure during his time there.
  • Charles Darwin University Attempt

    Charles Darwin attended the University of Edinburgh Medical School, where he neglected his studies and was later transferred to a different college by his father.
  • Transfer to Christ's College, Cambridge

    Charles Darwin's father transferred him to Christ's College, Cambridge due to his neglect of studies.
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    Voyage of the HMS Beagle

    Voyage around the world by Charles Darwin. Known as "The voyage of the HMS Beagle". This voyage started at Plymouth, England and Concluded at Falmouth, England. Throughout the voyage Charles Darwin stopped at many notable locations such as: Sydney, Australia, Cape of Good Hope, and the Galapagos Islands. During this trip, he collected data through samples and observations which led to his Theory of Evolution Through Natural Selection (National Geographic Society).
  • Charles Lyell

    Charles Lyell met Charles Darwin which led to him meeting Richard Owen who had access to The Royal College of Surgeons to sort and study fossils found by Charles Darwin on his Journey.
  • Publication of Diary

    Charles Darwin published his diary titled "Journal of Researches into the Geology and Natural History of the Various Countries Visited by H.M.S".
  • Became a Fellow of the Royal Society

    Charles Darwin Becomes a Fellow of the Royal Society
  • Charles Dawin Published Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection

    Charles Darwin's Theory is outline in his publication "On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection"
  • Receives Wollaston Medal

    Charles Darwin receives Wollaston Medal
  • Receives Copley Medal

    Charles Darwin Receives Copley Medal
  • Publication of Variation in Animals and Plants Under Domestication

    Charles Darwin published his work "Variation in Animals and Plants Under Domestication"
  • Publication of Descent of Man

    Charles Darwin Published Descent of man, and Selection in Relation to Sex
  • Charles Darwin Death

    Charles Darwin passes away in Down house, Downe, United Kingdom