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Birth
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HMS Beagle Voyage
In 1831, Charles Darwin was invited by the Royal Navy to be the ship's naturalist and conduct research during it's voyage. It was during this voyage that Charles Darwin made his observations and gathered data for his subsequent Theory of Natural Selection. Darwin’s voyage: HMS Beagle 1831-1836
https://media.nationalarchives.gov.uk/index.php/darwins-voyage-hms-beagle-1831-6/ Charles Darwin's Observations | Evolution | Biology | FuseSchool
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The Zoology of the H.M.S. Beagle Publications
Upon his return from the 5 year voyage to South America and the Galapagos Islands, 27 year old Darwin began a series of publications on his findings on mammals, birds, fish, and reptiles. It was during this time that Darwin determined that there was variation within species. Darwin, Charles, et al. The Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle. Colburn, 1838-1843. -
The Voyage of the Beagle (Journal of Research), 1839
In this publication, Darwin describes his journey aboard the H.M.S. Beagle, where he was able to observe the natural world around South America and documented his findings. This link provides a description of what Darwin experienced during his journey. A Trip Around the World
https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/darwin/a-trip-around-the-world Darwin, Charles. Journal of researches into the geology and natural history of the various countries visited by H.M.S. Beagle. Colburn, 1839 -
Journal of Researches (Second Edition)
Titled "Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the countries visited during the voyage of H.M.S. Beagle round the world", Darwin's second edition of his book published, incorporated updates to his ideas on evolutionary theory. Darwin, Charles. Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the countries visited during the voyage of H.M.S. Beagle round the world. Murray, 1845. -
Daughter's Death
Charles Darwin's daughter Annie Elizabeth died at 10 years old from scarlet fever. At the time of her death, Darwin lived a private life, understanding his belief in evolution was at odds with the church. This significant event may have inspired Darwin to move forward with writing the Origin of Species. Krulwich, Robert. “Death Of Child May Have Influenced Darwin's Work.” NPR, NPR, 12 Feb. 2009,
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On the Origin of Species, 1859
In this work, Charles Darwin proposed his groundbreaking theory on natural selection. The publication explains artificial and natural selection, divergence, heredity, and variation. The initial reaction to the book caused controversy amongst the Church, but ultimately gained support by the 1870's. Darwin, Charles. On the origin of species by means of natural selection, or the preservation of favoured races in the struggle for life. Murray, 1859 -
Death
Charles Darwin died in Downe, England at the age of 73 from congestive heart failure.
