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Born into a wealthy family. He was the second son to Robert Darwin and Susannah Wedgwood. He had three older sisters.
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Darwin studied at Cambridge university. He was only 16.
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He set sail on a ship from England. Darwin started to wonder about many animals on certain islands they exlored.
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Darwin explored the different Galapagos Islands. He discovered that there were different kinds of the same animals. This made him wonder why these animals would be different if they are so close.
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Darwin explained his theory that land masses were rising. He found marine life on mountains in South America.
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After returning form his voyage, Darwin formulated his own ideas in private, worried about the reprocussions of explaining his theory. He avoided talking about the evolution of man.
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Darwin was elected a Fellow of Royal Society. That is a very prestigous award.
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Darwin explained his theory of natural selection to Joseph Hooker. He worried he would be punished for his theories.
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Darwin recieved a letter from Alfred Wallace tthat explained his thoughts on evolution. They were the same as Darwins theories.
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Darwins book was unexpectadly popular with all of the copies selling.
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Darwin was awarded the Royal Society's Copley Medal, the highest scientific award
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Darwin died at his home in 1882. He had a heart disease called angina pectoris.
