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Born
Charles Robert Darwin was born on February 12th, 1809 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. -
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Voyage on the HMS Beagle
https://youtu.be/sOcQiljuTdg Charles Darwin finally set sail on the HMS Beagle. This iconic journey became a turning point in his professional life. Although he had already dabbled in scientific observation through his various schooling and association, this was the first time he was at the forefront. It was from this expedition that the seeds of his most famous work, "On The Origin of Species," were first planted. -
The Voyage of the Beagle
Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882. The Voyage of the Beagle. London : New York :Dent; Dutton, 1959. -
The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs
Darwin, C. R. 1842. The structure and distribution of coral reefs. Being the first part of the geology of the voyage of the Beagle, under the command of Capt. Fitzroy, R.N. during the years 1832 to 1836. London: Smith Elder and Co. -
Geological Observations on South America
Darwin, C. R. 1846. Geological observations on South America. Being the third part of the geology of the voyage of the Beagle, under the command of Capt. Fitzroy, R.N. during the years 1832 to 1836. London: Smith Elder and Co. -
On The Origin of Species
Darwin, Charles, and Leonard Kebler. On the origin of species by means of natural selection, or, The preservation of favoured races in the struggle for life . London: J. Murray, 1859. This is the first publication that was written by Darwin that did not include any academic references. Because of it's lack of supporting facts, it was widely disregarded in the scientific community. It wasn't until 1866 that groups, like the British Association, began to accept it. -
On the Movements and Habits of Climbing Plants
Darwin, C. R. 1865. On the movements and habits of climbing plants. [Read 2 February] Journal of the Linnean Society of London (Botany) 9: 1-118, 13 text figures. -
The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication
Darwin, Charles. The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication. , 1868. Print. -
The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex
Darwin, Charles. The Descent of Man: And Selection in Relation to Sex. London: J. Murray, 1871. -
The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals
Darwin, Charles. The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals. London: J. Murray, 1872. -
Insectivorous Plants
Darwin, Charles, and Francis Darwin. Insectivorous Plants. New York: D. Appleton and Co, 1915. Print. -
The Effects of Cross and Self Fertilisation in the Vegetable Kingdom
Darwin, C. R. 1876. The effects of cross and self fertilisation in the vegetable kingdom. London: John Murray. -
The Different Forms of Flowers on Plants of the Same Species
Darwin, C. R. 1877. The different forms of flowers on plants of the same species. London: John Murray. -
Cambridge bestows Darwin with an honorary doctorate of law.
Although he did not complete any formal degree, he was awarded an honorary doctorate due to his invaluable contributions to the scientific community. His various publications would turn out to be vital in understanding the evolution of our world and the life that inhabits it. -
The Formation of Vegetable Mould Through the Action of Worms
Darwin, Charles. The Formation of Vegetable Mould: Through the Action of Worms, with Observations on Their Habits. London: John Murray, 1881. Print. -
Died
He died in Downe, England on April 19th, 1882 at the age of 73. He had battled most of his life with a multitude of illnesses, some arguing were psychosomatic due to his high stress levels prior to sickness. He is later buried at Westminster Abbey.
