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Charles Darwin is born
On February 12, 1809, Charles Darwin was born in England.
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Who Is Charles Darwin?
"Charles Robert Darwin was a British naturalist and biologist known for his theory of evolution and his understanding of the process of natural selection. In 1831, he embarked on a five-year voyage around the world on the HMS Beagle, during which time his studies of various plants and an led him to formulate his theories. In 1859, he published his landmark book, On the Origin of Species." (Biography.com Editors) -
Darwin joins Shrewsbury School
In September of 1818 Charles joined Shrewsbury school with his brother after the death of his mother. (University of Cambridge) -
Darwin begins at university.
In 1825 Charles joined the University of Edinburgh to study medicine. He only stayed here for three short years because he could not stand the sight of blood. (University of Cambridge) -
Begin studying marine animals.
In 1826 Charles began studying marine animals. He also started to formulate his own opinions on living creatures and their origins. (University of Cambridge)
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Joins Christ’s College, Cambridge
In 1828 Charles joined Christ's college to study a general degree that may lead to him becoming an Anglican clergyman. (solfschools.com) -
Darwin receives an offer of a lifetime.
In august of 1831 Charles was invited to join HMS Beagle on a surveying voyage to South America. In December of 1831 he joins Captain Fitzroy aboard HMS Beagle. The voyage lasts five years and takes him all around the world. (University of Cambridge) -
Charles returns home and begins publishing his theories
In 1836 Charles returns to England and begins to publish papers on his findings and theories from his voyage. (solfschools.com) -
He begins his first theories on specie mutations
In 1837 Charles begins to come up with his own theories regarding the mutation of all species. (solfschools.com) -
Darwin marries
Charles Darwin marries Emma Wedgwood, his first cousin. During their marriage Emma gave birth to a total of ten children, however, three of those children passed away during their childhood. The remaining seven children and Emma worked together to assist Charles with data collection communicating with correspondents, as well as illustrating and editing his work. (University of Cambridge) -
Charles releases a paper on the evolution of mold
In 1840 Charles continued studying and developing theories. He releases a paper on the evolution of mold; however, his paper doesn't get published as a book until 41 years later. (solfschools.com) -
On the Origin of Species is published
In November of 1859 Darwin publishes On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favored Races in the Struggle for Life. This book quickly became a bestseller. There was some controversy over the argument of evolution. (University of Cambridge) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOk_0mUT_JU&pp=ygUiY2hhcmxlcyBkYXJ3aW4gdGhlb3J5IG9mIGV2b2x1dGlvbg%3D%3D -
Charles is presented an award
In 1864 Charles received the highest scientific award the Royal Society of London called the Copley medal. (solfschools.com) -
The Descent of Man is published
In February and March of 1871 Charles publishes his second book on evolution called The Descent of Man. (University of Cambridge) -
The Expression of the Emotions is published
In November of 1872 Charles publishes a book about the ability to recognize facial expressions called The Expression of the Emotions. (University of Cambridge) -
Insectivorous plants is published
In July of 1875, after 16 years of studying, Charles publishes a book about plants ability to digest food similar to animals called Insectivorous Plants. (University of Cambridge) -
Darwin publishes his last book
In May of 1881 Charles publishes his final book called The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the Actions of Worms. This book was published after studying worms and collaboration with others since 1930. (University of Cambridge) -
Charles Darwin dies
He died at the age of 73 on April 19, 1882. (University of Cambridge)