Charles Darwin By sdalpr Period: Feb 10, 1808 to Apr 21, 1882 Charles Darwin Feb 12, 1809 Charles Darwin was born in Shrewsbury U.K. Jan 1, 1825 Charles Darwin attends school at Christ College, Cambridge U.K. Dec 27, 1831 Charles Darwin begins a 5 year survey trip around the world on The HMS Beagle Apr 3, 1832 Charles Darwin aboard The Beagle arrives in Rio de Janeiro Jan 30, 1833 Charles Darwin aboard the Beagle arrives at the Galapagos islands Jan 12, 1836 Charles Darwin aboard The Beagle arrives at Sydney Harbour Jan 27, 1836 Charles Darwin draws a simple evolution tree about natural selection Jun 1, 1836 Charles Darwin returns from his survey trip around the world Jun 30, 1837 Charles Darwin begins to write his book "On The Origins Of Species" Dec 31, 1838 Charles Darwin starts developing his theory of natural selection Jan 29, 1839 Charles Darwin marries his wife Emma May 20, 1839 Charles Darwin publishes his book "Voyage Of The Beagle" May 20, 1859 Charles Darwin publishes his book "On The Origin Of Species" May 20, 1871 Charles Darwin publishes his book "The Descent Of Man" Apr 19, 1882 Charles Darwin dies of a heart disease