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Facts about Charles Darwin

Charles Darwin did not invent anything but he discovered a lot as a scientist and naturalist; and, as an author, he impacted science and the way we think about our world. He developed and proposed a theory about evolution. His theory has had far-reaching affects on science and the way we understand life.

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 Robert Darwin (12 February 1809– 19 April 1882) was an English naturalist. He was born in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. He is famous for his work on the theory of evolution. His book On the Origin of Species (1859) did two things.

Charles Robert Darwin (February 12, 1809 to April 19, 1882) was a naturalist and biologist known for his theory of evolution and the process of natural selection.Dec 1, 2017

Repelled by the horror of early 19th century surgery, Darwin dropped out of Edinburgh in 1827 and enrolled in Christ College, Cambridge University, studying to be a clergyman in the Church of England. Charles earned his Bachelor's Degree in Theology in 1831.

They are home to an amazing array of unique animal species: giant tortoises, iguanas, fur seals, sea lions, sharks, rays, and 26 species of native birds––14 of which make up the group known as Darwin's finches.

Darwin started out on his Andes expedition. First sighting of the Galapagos Archipelago. HMS Beagle sails to Tahiti, New Zealand, Australia. From South Africa to England.

The British Royal Navy assigns names to ships on a circulating basis. In other words, when one ship is retired or lost at sea, or whatever, the name of that ship is put back on the available "names list" for new ships being built. Thus, the H.M.S. Beagle which Darwin sailed on was the third ship to bear that name.