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Charles Darwin is Born
Charles Darwin was born Sunday, February 12th in 1809 to Robert Darwin and Susannah Wedgwood in Shrewsbury, England. -
Darwin Begins his Journey on the HMS Beagle
At the age of 22 years old, Darwin was given the opportunity to travel abroad a survey ship called the Beagle. This five year journey would later prove to be a life-changing experience for him. During this journey he would gain fundamental knowledge on geology, biology, and various types of animal species that would become extremely important when developing his theory of evolution. -
Darwin Discussing the Importance of his Journey on the HMS Beagle
‘The voyage of the Beagle has been by far the most important event in my life, and has determined my whole career. Everything about which I thought or read was made to bear directly on what I had seen or was likely to see; and this habit of mind was continued during the five years of the voyage. I feel sure that it was this training which has enabled me to do whatever I have done in science.’ - The life and letters of Charles Darwin, 1887 -
The End of a Journey
Darwin concludes his journey on the HMS Beagle at Falmouth, England. He would return home to Shrewsbury and begin the process of publishing his scientific findings. -
Voyage of the Beagle is Published
The Voyage of the Beagle is the book Darwin wrote describing his observations and journey while on the Beagle. Originally the book was published as Journal of Researches. Darwin, Charles. Voyage of the Beagle: Charles Darwin's Journal of Researches: London: J. Murray, 1939. Print. -
Charles and Emma Darwin are Married
Charles Darwin marries his first cousin, Emma Wedgwood on January 29th, 1839. They would have a total of ten children and seven of these children would survive to adulthood. -
On the Origin of Species Published
On the Origin of Species was Darwin's masterpiece. After nearly two decades secretly writing and working on his theory of evolution, he published this book after feeling pressured to do so. Darwin's book and theory would become the fundamental basis for modern botany, cellular biology, genetics, and philosophy. 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. -
Darwin Begins to Write an Autobiographical Memoir
Darwin expressed, "I know that it would have interested me greatly to have read even so short and dull a sketch of the mind of my grandfather written by himself, and what he thought and did, and how he worked." This memoir would be published in 1887, five years after his death. -
The Death of Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin, aged 73, dies on April 19th, 1882 and his remains were buried in Westminster Abby on April 26th.
Charles Darwin Biography: Evolution and Religion -
Charles Darwin's Contribution to the Philosophy of Science
Charles Darwin's greatest contribution to science is his theory of natural selection or transformism (Darwinism). His theories helped in the development of scientific ideas and revolutionized our worldview. He showed humans their place in the evolutionary process. Darwin united many different branches of natural history into a single theory and posted multiple clear questions for future research and discoveries.
Darwin and Natural Selection
