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Darwin Timeline(ET)

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  • Birth

    Birth

    Charles Darwin is born!

  • leaves Shrewsbury school.

    His father takes him away early from Shrewsbury School
  • Darwin sets off on HMS Beagle

    Darwin sets off on HMS Beagle

    Darwin sets off for a long, 5 year journey. The Galapagos, the Pacific Islands, and South America were of particular interest to Darwin and he would be able to observe the creatures of the marin world more closely.
  • Darwin reveals his theory of natural selection

    Darwin reveals his theory of natural selection

    Charles Darwin introduces his theory of natural selection to the world.
  • Publishes Zoology of the Voyage of the Beagle.

    Publishes Zoology of the Voyage of the Beagle.

    Voyage of the BeagleCharles Darwin publishes his 3rd book
  • Darwin publishes his first book on the theory of evolution

    Darwin publishes his first book on the theory of evolution

    Darwin publishes his first book on the theory of evolution titled On the origin of species

  • Seriously Ill

    While he is ill he consults doctors about his condition (medical men)

  • Publishes the Descent of Man

    He publishes the Descent of Man, and selection in Relation to Sex

  • Publishes Insectivorous Plants

    Published another book

  • Awarded honorary LLD Award

    Charles Darwin is awarded the honorary LLD award from Cambridge University