Charles Darwin

  • Charles Darwin Birth

    Charles Darwin was born February 12, 1809.
  • Education

    After receiving petitions from acquaintances and associates, a consensus was reached that Darwin ought to be granted a solemn funeral and interred at Westminster Abbey, instead of being laid to rest in the churchyard of St Mary's, located at his residence in Downe.
  • Travels

    Charles Darwin was extended an invitation to embark on a survey mission to South America aboard the HMS Beagle. The esteemed naturalist, Charles Darwin, embarked on a voyage aboard the HMS Beagle in the company of Captain Fitzroy. The journey spans five years and encompasses a global itinerary.
  • Relationship

    The renowned naturalist and evolutionary theorist, Charles Darwin entered into matrimony with his first cousin, Emma Wedgwood. The couple in question have a brood of ten children, albeit three of them succumbing to mortality during their early years. Notwithstanding this tragedy, their unwavering commitment towards each other has persisted. Emma and the juveniles play pivotal roles in procuring information, corresponding with associates, and embellishing and revising Darwin's manuscript.
  • Controversy

    Publication of "On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life" was made by Darwin. The aforementioned publication has experienced an immediate surge in popularity, however, there exists a diverse range of perspectives regarding its assertions regarding the theory of evolution.
  • Controversy Continues

    Darwin's secondary literary work concerning the concept of evolution, namely The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex, directs its attention towards the evolution of humankind and sexual selection. Charles Darwin's proposal of human beings as part of the natural order has subjected him to widespread satire in the media.
  • Third Novel

    Charles Darwin's seminal work, titled "The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals," was published during his illustrious academic career. As an aspect of his study, he conducts tests on the capacity to discern facial expressions among his acquaintances and relatives.
  • Research

    Darwin disseminates his research entitled "Insectivorous Plants" sixteen years subsequent to his initial observations on these organisms. The researcher exhibits a profound interest in the capacity of the subject under examination to undergo the process of nutrient breakdown and absorption through mechanisms akin to those of non-human beings.
  • Final Chapter

    The publication entitled "The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the Actions of Worms" is now available. Charles Darwin engaged in correspondence about the topic of worms starting from the 1830s, whereby he collated relevant data from his familial network as well as from associates across the globe.
  • Charles Darwin Death

    After receiving petitions from acquaintances and associates, a consensus was reached that Darwin ought to be granted a solemn funeral and interred at Westminster Abbey, instead of being laid to rest in the churchyard of St Mary's, located at his residence in Downe.