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Charles Darwin is Born
Charles Darwin, who is considered one of the most important biologists of all time, was born on 12 February 1809. Sources “Charles Darwin Biography.” Biography.com. Published 02 April 2014. Last Updated 29 March 2021. https://www.biography.com/scientist/charles-darwin. Accessed 26 December 2021 -
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Darwin receives his education
Charles Darwin initially started down the path to be a medical doctor like his father at Edinburgh University in 1825. Allegedly, Darwin could not stomach the sight of blood and surgery so he switched to Theology studies at Christ's College at Cambridge. Sources Sullaway, Frank J. “The Evolution of Charles Darwin” Smithsonian Magazine. Smithsonian Magazine.com. December 2005. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-evolution-of-charles-darwin-110234034/. Accessed 26 December 2021 -
Darwin embarks on five-year voyage
On 27 December 1831, Darwin joined the crew of the HMS Beagle on a survey voyage around the world. Sources Lotzof, Kerry. “Charles Darwin: History's Most Famous Biologist.” Natural History Museum. NHM.ac.uk. https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/charles-darwin-most-famous-biologist.html. Accessed 26 Dec 2021 -
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Darwin observes the natural world
During his voyage, Charles Darwin collected plant, animal, and geologic samples. Darwin made observations about different species and began formulating thoughts regarding evolution. Sources Sullaway, Frank J. “The Evolution of Charles Darwin” Smithsonian Magazine. Smithsonian Magazine.com. December 2005. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-evolution-of-charles-darwin-110234034/. Accessed 26 December 2021 -
Darwin introduces his theory of evolution
Darwin's theory of evolution and natural selection was first publicly introduced in a letter to the Linnean Society in 1858. Initially, his ideas were considered controversial. Sources CrashCourse Video on Charles Darwin: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfsUz2O2jww] “Charles Darwin Biography.” Biography.com. Published 02 April 2014. Last Updated 29 March 2021. https://www.biography.com/scientist/charles-darwin. Accessed 26 December 2021 -
On the Origin of Species is Published
Charles Darwin published a full explanation of his theory in a book titled "On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection." His ideas took root and changed the world's understanding of life on Earth. Sources “Charles Darwin Biography.” Biography.com. Published 02 April 2014. Last Updated 29 March 2021. https://www.biography.com/scientist/charles-darwin. Accessed 26 December 2021