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The Father of Evolution: Charles Darwin

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  • Birth

    Born in Shrewsbury, England.
  • Education

    Charles enrolled at the University of Edinburgh. He originally planned to but a medical student, but he transferred to Cambridge to study theology.
  • The Voyage

    The H.M.S Beagle left England. Charles was aboard as the ships naturalist.
  • Return

    The H.M.S. Beagle returned to England
  • Observations

    Darwin started observing his collections in London.
  • Marriage

    Charles married Emma Wedgwood.
  • Daughters death

    His daughter Anniedied of fever. She was only ten years old.
  • Presentation

    Darwin and Wallace presented their ideas to the Linnean society. Their response was muted.
  • Origin of Species

    The Origin of Species was published. It told about his theories of evolution.
  • Sickness

    Charles became seriously ill. He consulted many doctors but none could find the problem.
  • The Descent of Man

    The descent of man was published. It stated that man came from a less organized form.
  • Death

    Charles passed away. He was given a state funeral and he was buried in Westminster Abbey.