Evolutionary Theory

Binomial Nomenclature

Jan 1, 1735

Linnaeus publishes Systema Naturae

Population Studies

Jan 1, 1798

Thomas Malthus publishes "An Essay on the Principle of Population".

First Theory of Evolution

Jan 1, 1809

Jean-Baptiste Lamarck published his theory of evolution, the Theory of Acquired Characteristics

Uniformitarianism

Jan 1, 1830

Charles Lyell published "Principles of Geology".

Theory of Natural Selection

Jan 1, 1859

After sailing on the HMS Beagle as naturalist, Charles Darwin published "Origin of the Species".

Mendelian Genetics

Jan 1, 1865

Mendel's pea plant experiments reveal the basic laws of genetic inheritance.

Verification of Genetic Material

Jan 1, 1943

DNA is proven to be the material through which genetic inheritance takes place.