Charles Robert Darwin
19th Century
1809 – 1882 · British
Father of Evolutionary Theory
5 lessons on the calendar
Feb 12
Charles Darwin Born
1809 CE
Apr 19
Charles Darwin Dies
1882 CE
Sep 15
Darwin Reaches the Galápagos Islands
1835 CE
Nov 24
'On the Origin of Species' Published
1859 CE
Dec 27
Darwin Sails Aboard HMS Beagle
1831 CE
About
Charles Darwin's voyage on the HMS Beagle led him to develop the theory of natural selection — the mechanism of evolution. His 1859 book 'On the Origin of Species' is one of the most consequential scientific works ever written, transforming biology, anthropology, and our understanding of life itself.
Key Facts
Developed the theory of natural selection during and after the Beagle voyage (1831–1836)
Published 'On the Origin of Species' in 1859
Spent 20+ years meticulously gathering evidence before publishing
Also wrote 'The Descent of Man' (1871), applying evolution to human beings
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