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Darwin's father desperately wanted for him to become a medical doctor and so he enrolled in the doctoral program at Edinburgh.
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The medical program didn't interest Darwin, so he left school.
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Darwin's father arranged for him to study priesthood at Cambridge.
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Darwin finished his degree in Theology from Christ's College.
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After becoming good friends with a geologist (Adam Sedwick) and a Botanist (John Henslow), he decided to board the HMS Beagle for a sailing trip around the world.
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Brazil – Observed how complex life struggles to live.
Argentina – Overserved how different spots of grass were impacted by their environment and changed to survive.
Tierra del Fuego – Observed how the native people adapted to their harsh environment.
Chile – Observed rock formations along the coast and noticed that certain formations brought sea life out of the water. He thought about how those species must have adapted to survive. -
Darwin observed many unique creatures on the islands. Most notably marine iguanas and giant tortoises that had physical differences based on the island they lived on. He also observed finches that had physical differences based on the food that was available. He then theorized that the strongest of each species would survive and pass on the ability to survive to their spawn.
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Darwin married his cousin.
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Darwin published four books between 1840 and 1850 regarding the evolution of species and natural selection.
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Darwin, Charles. Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle. Cambridge University Press, 2011.
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Darwin went on to publish many more books including one titled “On the Origin of Species.” Many people in England were furious about the proposed ideas and public outcry became a normal occurrence. Many people looked at his theory as a serious threat to the church and Christian beliefs.
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Darwin, Charles. On the Origin of Species: by Means of Natural Selection. Arcturus Publishing Ltd, 2017.
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Darwin, Charles. The Descent of Man. Prometheus Books, 1998.
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Darwin, Charles. The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals. Dover Publications, Inc., 2018.
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Darwin died at the age of 73 as a celebrated scientist and was buried at the Westminister Abbey Cemetary.
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