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Born to Robert Waring Darwin and Susannah Wedgwood in Shrewsbury, England.
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73 years
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His father sent him here to study medicine. Darwin hated the study of medicine, but learned a lot from his open minded classmates.
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Placed 10th in the Bachelor of Arts degree in 1831.
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22 year old Darwin sailed from England to Tierra Del Fuego, South America, with Captain Robert Fitzroy. https://youtu.be/Wt259ktOP70
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Wed to Emma Wedgwood, his cousin.
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Darwin writes his theories with no intention of them being published while he's alive, most likely due to societal backlash and Christian beliefs.
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For his research on barnacles from 1846-54. This award is given for the most important contributions to the natural knowledge.
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After speaking with biologist Thomas Huxley and botanist Joseph Hooker, Darwin begins writing his theories on Natural Selection.
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Darwin's friend Thomas Huxley presents his theory for him. Charles missed this important event due to grieving the loss of his son.
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At 50 years old Darwin published "On the Origin of Species by means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life", an abstract of Natural Selection. Darwin, Charles. On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, Or, the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life. London: J. Murray, 1859. Print.
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The most prestigious scientific award in the United Kingdom, given annually by the Royal Society of London. Given to Darwin for his discoveries in geology, zoology, and botanical physiology.
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Darwin writes his autobiography, intended for his family to read. The Autobiography of Charles Darwin, 1809-1882: With Original Omissions Restored. New York: Norton, 1969. Print.
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After years of suffering stomach sickness and angina, March 1882 had a seizure. One month later Darwin passes at 73 from a heart attack. He was buried at the Westminster Abbey on April 26th.
