Charles Darwin and his Theory of Evolution. 2/12/1809 to 4/10/1882

By Xander416

  • Entry 1- 02-12-1809 Birth date

    Charles Darwin was born in Shrewsbury Shropshire from his mother and father who were a financer and doctor respectively.

  • 1825

    Darwin drops out of school claiming that is narrow minded in thought. He then contributes his summer to spending it with his father following him around on his doctor visits. He is sent to Edinburg University to study medicine much like his father.

  • 1828

    Darwin decides medicine is not for him and leaves the college without a degree. His father, disappointed in him sends him to Christ College Cambridge to pursue a Bachelor’s in Arts.

  • 1840

    Darwin is elected to the council of the Royal Geographical Society. He is now married to his wife Emma Wedgwood who is his first cousin and his first child.

  • 1842

    Darwin writes a small excerpt roughly 30 pages long on Evolutionary Theory. This is the beginning of his journey of writings on evolutionary design. He demonstrates and gives scientific observation of how species seem to “evolve” to suit their environment over time.

  • 1859

    Darwin writes his rough draft of the book, “On the Origins of Species.” This furthers his popularity in the scientific world of his outward thinking of what was historically considered a largely religious society. His theory and writing was counter intuitive to the normal way of thinking in his era. Here is a short clip on this subject.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVx4Z3W6U-Y

  • 1864

    He is awarded the Copley Medal from the Royal Society, however they exclude the Origins of Species book due to much controversy.

  • 1868

    The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication is published.

  • 1871

    The Descent of Man is published, and the Origin

  • 1872

    Darwin writes, “Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals” to complete his writings on evolutionary design. This concludes the bulk of Darwin’s contributions to the scientific world. He has truly created a paradigm shift with his theory of evolution.

  • 1877

    Darwin is awarded an honorary Doctorate of Law by Cambridge University.

  • Final Entry 04-10-1882 (Deceased)

    Darwin dies after suffering from a heart attack followed by multiple seizures and is buried at the Westminster Abbey.