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Born
Charles Darwin was born February 12, 1809 in England Robert Darwin and Susannah Darwin. Dresmond, A. (2020). Charles Darwin. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charles-Darwin -
Galápagos Islands
Darwin set off in 1831 for a five year voyage to conduct scientific research. The ship stoped in the Galápagos Islands. Darwin noticed that the creatures on the island were similar But unique from island to island. He decided to study the finches in great detail. In 1859 Darwin reported his findings on evolution in his book On the Origin of Species. Charles Darwin in the Galapagos. (NA). Retrieved from https://www.galapagosislands.com/info/history/charles-darwin.html -
Married to Emma Wedgewood
Darwin married his first cousin Emma Wedgewood in 1839. Together they had 10 children. Charle Darwin A Short Biography. (2018). Retrieved from https://youtu.be/qXDHpwm23-4 -
Formulated Theory
Darwin had formulated his theory of natural selection by 1844. However he was wary to reveal his theory to the public because it contradicted the biblical account of creation. “Origins of Species” is published. (2020). Retrieved from https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.history.com/.amp/this-day-in-history/origin-of-species-is-published-2 -
Alfred Russel Wallace
By 1858 Darwin still had not published his findings. British naturalist Alfred Wallace published a paper that summarized his theory. Together they gave a joint lecture on evolution before the Linnaean Society of London in July 1858. “Origins of Species” is published. (2020). Retrieved from https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.history.com/.amp/this-day-in-history/origin-of-species-is-published-2 -
On the Origin of Species
Darwin wrote On the Origins of Species in 1859. His book introduced the scientific theory that populations evolve through generations by the process of natural selection. It proved that diversity occurred through branching patterns of evolution. His book initiated scientific, philosophical,and religious discussions. “Origins of Species” is published. (2020). Retrieved from https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.history.com/.amp/this-day-in-history/origin-of-species-is-published-2 -
The Decent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex
Charles Darwin’s next book published in 1871 applied evolutionary theory to human evolution. The Decent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex detailed his theory of sexual selection, distinct from but interconnected with natural selection. “Origins of Species” is published. (2020). Retrieved from https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.history.com/.amp/this-day-in-history/origin-of-species-is-published-2 -
Death
Charles Darwin died April 19, 1882 at 73 from congestive heart failure in his home in Down House, Downe, United Kingdom. Dresmond, A. (2020). Charles Darwin. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charles-Darwin -
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