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Birth
Charles Darwin is born. -
Darwin Attends Edinburgh
Charles Darwin attended Edinburgh University in Scotland. His father wanted him to pursue a degree in medical studies. But, Charles was much more interested in the Natural Studies.
[1] National Geographic Society. “Charles Darwin.” National Geographic Society, 22 Aug. 2019, www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/charles-darwin/.
[2]“Charles Darwin Attends University of Edinburgh.” World History Project, worldhistoryproject.org/1825/10/charles-darwin-attends-university-of-edinburgh. -
Darwin Quits Medicine
Darwin, originally hoped to be a doctor like his father, quits the medicine practice for Christ's College, Cambridge for theological studies.
[1] “A TIMELINE OF THE LIFE OF CHARLES DARWIN.” A TIMELINE OF THE LIFE OF CHARLES DARWIN | Christs College Cambridge, www.christs.cam.ac.uk/timeline-life-charles-darwin.
[2] National Geographic Society. “Charles Darwin.” National Geographic Society, 22 Aug. 2019, www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/charles-darwin/. -
Darwin Departs on the HMS Beagle
Darwin departs for a topography deployment upon the HMS Beagle. Darwin is to be a minor role in the voyage, but a major role on Science as a whole. [1] “A TIMELINE OF THE LIFE OF CHARLES DARWIN.” A TIMELINE OF THE LIFE OF CHARLES DARWIN | Christs College Cambridge, www.christs.cam.ac.uk/timeline-life-charles-darwin.
[2] “Charles Darwin.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 21 Mar. 2021, www.britannica.com/biography/Charles-Darwin. -
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Darwin Ships His Findings Home
While out on Voyage Darwin ships his discoveries back to the UK for other scientists. This includes fossils and samples.
[1] National Geographic Society. “Charles Darwin.” National Geographic Society, 22 Aug. 2019, www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/charles-darwin/. -
Darwin Publishes "On the Origin of Species"
Darwin publishes his findings of Natural Selection. This is controversial and intriguing to the Scientific community because it causes contention between the obvious science and its methods used by Darwin and the Victorian era theological influence within society at the time.
[1] “Charles Darwin Attends University of Edinburgh.” World History Project, worldhistoryproject.org/1825/10/charles-darwin-attends-university-of-edinburgh. -
Darwinism Paradigm Shift takes hold
The paradigm shift of "Darwinism", or the acceptance of evolution by means of natural section begins to take root. The idea becomes the norm and is incorporated into the scientific community.
[1] “Charles Darwin Attends University of Edinburgh.” World History Project, worldhistoryproject.org/1825/10/charles-darwin-attends-university-of-edinburgh. -
Darwin's Death
After suffering a heart attack Darwin dies. -
Cool Link
an informative link to Darwin's life and accomplishments. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfsUz2O2jww