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Darwin was born in Shrewsbury, England. He was named after his uncle and father.
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The first 5 volumes of the Zoology were over Fossils, Mammals, Birds, Fish, and Reptiles. They were done in this order.
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Darwin had begin to feel better through his water cure treatment. He had been working on barnacles at the time. Annie had become sick and died at Great Malvern.
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Darwin received the Royal Medal from the Royal Society. He received this medal due to his 3 volumes over geology and his barnacle research(which was unfinished at the time).
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Darwin had been battling back and forth for some time with his health. After seeming to be doing better, he had a number of attacks and died on this day in the afternoon.