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Charles Robert Darwin's birth and education
Charles Darwin was born on Feb 12, 1809, in the town of Shrewsbury, England.A child of wealth and privilege who loved to explore nature. Darwin came from a long line of scientists: His father, Dr. R.W. Darwin, was a medical doctor, and his grandfather, Dr. Erasmus Darwin, was a renowned botanist." Biography.com (2019). When Charles Darwin was 16 he went to Edinburgh and then to Christ's College where he earned his bachelors degree in 1831.https://www.biography.com/people/charles-darwin-9266433 -
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Charles Robert Darwin's Survey Voyage
In 1831 Darwin was placed on a voyage with Captain Roberts FitzRoy. Darwin spent most of his time away from the boat investigating and collecting specimens of species. This voyage lasted almost 5 years. He sent letters, reports, and specimens home. His Journal was counted as natural history and this helped Darwin come up with his evolutionary theory.
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Charles Darwin publication of Origin of Species
Charles Darwin publication on the Origin of Species was delayed for almost two decades "Various biographers have proposed that Darwin avoided or delayed making his ideas public for personal reasons. Fear of religious persecution or social disgrace if his views were revealed." Quammen (2006). I think the main reasons why he waited on publication was due to the fear of religious persecution, his illness Quammen, David (2006), The Reluctant Mr.Darwin, New York: Atlas Books, ISBN 0-393-05981-2 -
Charles Darwin Origin of Species
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Charles Darwin's death and legacy
Charles Darwin died on April 19, 1882 in London. We still use his theories on Evolution of Beauty and Origins of Species to this very day. Darwin has defiantly left his footprint in the science books.
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