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Birth
Darwin was born in Shrewsbury, England. http://darwin-online.org.uk/timeline.html
http://www.aboutdarwin.com/timeline/time_01.html
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Bugs!
Darwin is enrolled in college and is fascinated by bugs. -
Sea Voyage
Darwin takes a voyage to South America to document creatures. -
Papers
Darwin starts writing and publishing papers on his theories. -
Evolution Begins
Darwin begins making his first theories on the mutation and evolution of animals. -
Mold
Darwin writes a paper on the evolution of mold. -
Coming Out for Evolution
Darwin finally starts telling others of his beliefs in evolution and transmutation. -
Voyage Findings
Darwin publishes his findings from the trip to South America. -
"Origin of Species"
Darwin's book on natural selection, "Origin of Species", is published. It sells out mostly on the first day. -
His Own Word
The term "Darwinism" became popular. It was first used in the Westminster Journal. -
Copely Award
Darwin is presented with the Copely award for science. -
Death
Darwin dies and is buried in Westminster Abbey.