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Birth
Charles Robert Darwin was born in February of 1809 to Robert Waring Darwin, a physician in their hometown of Shrewsbury. -
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The Beagle Voyage
Charles Darwin set sail on the HMS Beagle with Captain Robert Fitzroy in order to catalog different types of plants, animals and various landscapes they would experience while they circumnavigated the globe. One of the most influential locations they encountered was the Galapagos Islands. There, Darwin studied different types of birds and other wildlife.
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Marriage
In early 1839, just after his return from his Beagle voyage, Darwin married Emma Wedgwood, his cousin on his mother's side. They resided in Down and stayed there until his death. -
First Publication
Darwin's first publish contribution to science was named ‘Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs’ and was released in 1840, just after his return from his Beagle voyage. "This work for the first time shed clear light upon the method of work of the tiny creatures whose exquisite fabrics are spread over the face of the Pacific. [1] -
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Continued Publications
In 1842, ‘Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs’ was released. Darwin published more of his research from the voyage titled ‘Volcanic Islands visited during the Voyage of the Beagle.’ Shortly after, in 1846, he released more of his research and observations, titled ‘Geological Observations in South America.’ These publications lead up to his most famous work. -
Origin of Species
Darwin published several scientific observations over the years. The most memorable of his work, however, was called ‘The Origin of Species by means of Natural Selection.’ This was a momentous compilation of his comparative studies during his time in the Galapagos islands where he proposed that natural selection was the process in which some animals had physical differences based on their location. This observation first implicated that adaptation of species was vital to prevent extinction. [2] -
Death
In April of 1882, Charles Darwin died of a heart attack in the presence of his wife and several of his children.