Charles Darwin was born in England on the 12th of February 1809. source
Charles Darwin was born in England on the 12th of February 1809.
Charles Darwin was an English naturalist and geologist best known for his contributions to the science of evolution. source
Charles Darwin was an English naturalist and geologist best known for his contributions to the science of evolution.
Charles Darwin published his theory of evolution with compelling evidence in his 1859 book On the Origin of Species, overcoming scientific rejection of earlier concepts of transmutation of species. source
Charles Darwin published his theory of evolution with compelling evidence in his 1859 book On the Origin of Species, overcoming scientific rejection of earlier concepts of transmutation of species.
Charles Darwin studies at the University of Cambridge (Christ's College) encouraged his passion for natural science. source
Charles Darwin studies at the University of Cambridge (Christ's College) encouraged his passion for natural science.
Charles Darwin's early interest in nature led him to neglect his medical education at the University of Edinburgh; instead, he helped to investigate marine invertebrates. source
Charles Darwin's early interest in nature led him to neglect his medical education at the University of Edinburgh; instead, he helped to investigate marine invertebrates.
Other famous work by Charles Darwin includes: ‘The Expression of Emotions in Man and Animals’, ‘The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex’, ‘The Power of Movement in Plants’. source
Other famous work by Charles Darwin includes: ‘The Expression of Emotions in Man and Animals’, ‘The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex’, ‘The Power of Movement in Plants’.
Charles Darwin’s ideas created a lot of discussion regarding the impact on various scientific, religious and philosophical viewpoints. source
Charles Darwin’s ideas created a lot of discussion regarding the impact on various scientific, religious and philosophical viewpoints.
Charles Darwin is most famous for his work on natural selection, the idea that all species of life have evolved over time from common ancestors. source
Charles Darwin is most famous for his work on natural selection, the idea that all species of life have evolved over time from common ancestors.
Charles Darwin has been described as one of the most influential figures in human history, and he was honoured by burial in Westminster Abbey. source
Charles Darwin has been described as one of the most influential figures in human history, and he was honoured by burial in Westminster Abbey.
The eight-year-old Charles Darwin already had a taste for natural history and collecting when he joined the day school run by its preacher in 1817. source
The eight-year-old Charles Darwin already had a taste for natural history and collecting when he joined the day school run by its preacher in 1817.
On 29 January, Charles Darwin and Emma Wedgwood were married at Maer in an Anglican ceremony arranged to suit the Unitarians, then immediately caught the train to London and their new home. source
On 29 January, Charles Darwin and Emma Wedgwood were married at Maer in an Anglican ceremony arranged to suit the Unitarians, then immediately caught the train to London and their new home.
In the book, Charles Darwin set out "one long argument" of detailed observations, inferences and consideration of anticipated objections. source
In the book, Charles Darwin set out "one long argument" of detailed observations, inferences and consideration of anticipated objections.
Charles Darwin now had the framework of his theory of natural selection "by which to work", as his "prime hobby". source
Charles Darwin now had the framework of his theory of natural selection "by which to work", as his "prime hobby".
Charles Darwin's book The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs on his theory of atoll formation was published in May 1842 after more than three years of work, and he then wrote his first "pencil sketch" of his theory of natural selection. source
Charles Darwin's book The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs on his theory of atoll formation was published in May 1842 after more than three years of work, and he then wrote his first "pencil sketch" of his theory of natural selection.
In 1882 Charles Darwin was diagnosed with what was called "angina pectoris" which then meant coronary thrombosis and disease of the heart. At the time of his death, the physicians diagnosed "anginal attacks", and "heart-failure". source
In 1882 Charles Darwin was diagnosed with what was called "angina pectoris" which then meant coronary thrombosis and disease of the heart. At the time of his death, the physicians diagnosed "anginal attacks", and "heart-failure".
Charles Darwin died at Down House on 19 April 1882. source
Charles Darwin died at Down House on 19 April 1882.
Charles Darwin's last words were to his family, telling Emma "I am not the least afraid of death – Remember what a good wife you have been to me – Tell all my children to remember how good they have been to me". source
Charles Darwin's last words were to his family, telling Emma "I am not the least afraid of death – Remember what a good wife you have been to me – Tell all my children to remember how good they have been to me".
