Darwin Timeline(ET)

Birth

Feb 12, 1809

Charles Darwin is born!

leaves Shrewsbury school.

Jun 17, 1825

His father takes him away early from Shrewsbury School

Darwin sets off on HMS Beagle

Dec 27, 1831

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

Jan 1, 1838

Charles Darwin introduces his theory of natural selection to the world.

Publishes Zoology of the Voyage of the Beagle.

Jan 1, 1844

Voyage of the BeagleCharles Darwin publishes his 3rd book

Darwin publishes his first book on the theory of evolution

Jan 1, 1859

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

Seriously Ill

Jan 1, 1863

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

Publishes the Descent of Man

Jan 1, 1871

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

Publishes Insectivorous Plants

Jan 1, 1875

Published another book

Awarded honorary LLD Award

Mar 6, 1877

Charles Darwin is awarded the honorary LLD award from Cambridge University