Charles Darwin
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Charles Darwin Charles Darwin revolutionized biology and humanity's understanding of life on Earth with his theory of evolution by natural selection, presented in On the Origin of Species (1859). Drawing on observations gathered during his voyage on HMS Beagle (1831–1836), he demonstrated that all species descend from common ancestors through gradual adaptive change. The Darwinian synthesis remains the central organizing principle of modern biology and has profoundly shaped philosophy, anthropology, and social thought.
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Born in Shrewsbury
Charles Robert Darwin born in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England.
personalHMS Beagle Voyage Begins
Departs on a five-year voyage aboard HMS Beagle that will change his life and science forever.
careerGalápagos Islands
Spends five weeks in the Galápagos Islands, observing the finches and tortoises that inspire his theory.
careerOn the Origin of Species
Publishes On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, revolutionizing biology.
awardThe Descent of Man
Publishes The Descent of Man, applying evolution theory to human origins.
careerDeath
Charles Darwin dies at age 73. Buried in Westminster Abbey near Isaac Newton.
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