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Background
Charles Darwin was born at The Mount, Shrewsbury. He was the fifth child of Robert Waring Darwin, physician, and Susannah Wedgwood. In 1826, he joined the Plinian Society in Edinburgh, and in 1839, he joined the Royal Society. Darwin married his first cousin, Emma Wedgwood, and their first child, William Erasmus, was born on December 27th. Darwin died at Down House in severe pain after suffering a heart attack on Christmas Day, followed by convulsions. -
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Major Accomplishments
1831- Darwin sets sail on Beagle
1841- Structure and distribution of Coral Reefs is published
1842 - He writes a 35-page sketch of evolutionary theory
1843- Volcanic Islands
1846- Beagle Voyages: Geological Observations on South America
1853- Royal Medal
1859- The Origin of Species is published
1864 - Copley Medal
1868- Variations of Animals and Plants under Domestication is published
1871- Descent of Man is published
1872- Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals is published -
Beagle voyages: Geological Observations on South America
In 1846, Darwin published his book "Beagle Voyages." This book is based on his travels during the second voyage of HMS Beagle. He had always kept a diary alongside his journey and had kept a record of his findings and curiosities. He acquired an impressive collection of vertebrate fossils in South America and wrote about it in his book. The Beagle Voyage was the starting point of his journey from which he was led to the development of his theory on the origin and evolution of species. -
Darwin's Contributions: Theory of Evolution
Darwin published his explanation of the theory of evolution in his publication of the origin of species by the means of natural selection. This theory was quintessential because it explained that any species transform over time, become new species, but share common ancestors. His contributions were many and diverse in the fields of biology, philosophy of science, and the modern zeitgeist. He was awarded the Copley Medal, Wollaston Medal, Royal Medal, and a fellow of the Royal Society awards. -
Youtube Explanation on Darwin's theory of Evolution
“Theory of Evolution: How Did Darwin Come up with It? - BBC News.” YouTube, uploaded by BBC News, 30 Nov. 2019, www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOk_0mUT_JU. -
Bibliography
“A TIMELINE OF THE LIFE OF CHARLES DARWIN | Christs College Cambridge.” Christ’s College Cambridge, www.christs.cam.ac.uk/timeline-life-charles-darwin. Accessed 25 Oct. 2021.
Darwin, C. (2019). The Autobiography of Charles Darwin. Open Road Integrated Media, Inc.
Florian, Popa, et al. "Charles Darwin–The 200th Anniversary." Journal of medicine and life 2.2 (2009): 111.
