History of Evolution

By aromero17

  • Systema Naturae is published by Carl Linnaeus

    Systema Naturae is the first system that classified and categorized organisms into groups determined by similarities.

  • Tableau élémentaire de l'histoire naturelle des animaux is published by Georges Cuvier

    Georges Cuvier begins the area of paleontology is modern science. He also expands on Linnaeus' taxonomy system.

  • Principle of Population is published by Thomas Malthus

    The concept of survival of the fittest is introduced which is a big influence in Darwin's future theory of Evolution.

  • Evolution is explained by Jean B. Lamarck in his Floreal lecture

    In Lamarckian evolution, it is believed that organisms are able to pass on acquired traits to their offspring that they themselves acquired during their lifetime.

  • Principles of Geology by Charles Lyell

    The study of the ground (Geology) begins with the publishing of the Principles of Geology.

  • Philosophie Zoologique by Jean B. Lamarck is published

  • HMS Beagle Sets Sail on a Second Voyage (With Darwin aboard)

    The expedition that led to Darwin's theory begins.

  • On The Origins of Species is published by Charles Darwin

    Evolution is popularized by Charles Darwin's book and the idea of "Where we come from" is planted into people's minds.

  • Evidence on Man's Place In Nature is published by Thomas Huxley

    More evidence supporting Darwin's original concept emerges which further strenghtens the idea of Natural Selection and Evolution.

  • The Origin of Continents and Oceans is published by Alfred Wegener

    Continental Drift is explained by Alfred Wegener in his book and the origins of the continents are also explained.