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The Birth of Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin was born on February 12, 1809 in Shrewsbury, England. Darwin was born into a wealthy family and hails from a long line of scientists.
Darwin's father was a medical doctor, and his grandfather, a well-known botanist. -
Darwin Enrolls in College
At the age of 16, Darwin begins school at Christs College at Cambridge University. His original intent was to follow in his father's footsteps, and study to become a medical doctor. However, he discovered that he could not handle the sight of human blood and changed his course of study to Natural History. -
Darwin Graduate College
Charles Darwin graduated with a Bachelors in Arts from Christs College at Cambridge in the year 1831. His mentor for the duration of his time at college, John Stevens Winslow suggests that he take a position as a naturalist and accompany a vessel (the HS Beagle) on a 5-year survey voyage. -
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Voyage of the HMS Beagle
The 5 year span during which Darwin traveled as part of the crew on a surveying expedition. -
Galapagos Isles
https://www.biography.com/video/charles-darwin-the-galapogos-2080046813 During the voyage, Darwin was able to travel to the Galapogos Isles, where he gained first-hand experience in his field of study. He was able to observe many different species, and collect specimens that would aid him later. It was through his observations during this time that Darwin began to build the foundations to his theory of evolution and natural selection. -
Darwin's return to England
In the year 1836, the HMA Beagle made its return to England, bringing with it Darwin and the wealth of knowledge he collected. -
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The Theory of Evolution
It was during the span of years 1837-1839 that Darwin's observations and all of the information that he had gathered culminated in what would become known as one of the biggest theories in history. -
Introduction of a Controversial Theory
In the year 1858, after any years of study in regards to his theory of evolution, natural selection and the fine details that went along with it, Darwin released his findings in a letter that was read at a meeting of the Linnean Society formed of like-minded individuals. -
On the Origin of Species
In 1859, Darwin's "On the Origin of Species" was released to the public for the first time. -
The Death of Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin died in Downe, England on April 19, 1882.