Timeline: Charles Darwin Time Line (1809-1882)

Feb 12, 1809

Charles Darwin is born

Charles Darwin was born on February 12, 1809 in Shrewsburg, England. He was the son of Robert and Susannah Darwin.

Dec 27, 1831

Darwin Sets Sail

On December 27, 1831 Charles Darwin set sail the HMS Beagle, which allowed him to sail around the world from 1831 through 1836. This adventure of experiences and more importantly observation helped Darwin develop his theory of Evolution through Natural Selection.

Nov 24, 1859

Published 'On the Origin of Species by means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life'

This is considered the foundation of Evolutionary Biology. Darwin's book introduced the scientific theory that populations evolve over the course of generations through a process of natural selection. The book presented a factory of evidence that the diversity of life arose by common descent through a branching pattern of evolution. I'll include a video that explains this further. https://youtu.be/T0B6os-6uuc

1871

Publishes 'The Descent of Man, and Selection in relation to Sex.'

The book discusses many related issues, including evolutionary psychology, evolutionary ethics, differences between human races, differences between sexes, the dominant role of women in mate choice, and the relevance of the evolutionary theory to society.

1880

Published 'The Power of Movement in Plants'.

The Power of Movement in Plants is a book by Charles Darwin on phototropism and other types of movement in plants. This book continues his work in producing evidence for his theory of natural selection. This was assisted by his son Francis Darwin.