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Charles Darwin Feb 12, 1809- Apr 19, 1882

  • The first chem lab

    Darwin and his brother setup a chemistry lab in the tool shed of the garden. Darwin enjoyed chemistry a great deal and it was during this time that he learned the basic principles of scientific experimentation.
  • The Meeting W/ Robert Grant

    Darwin meets naturalist Dr. Robert Grant and learns to examine marine animals. and on November 10 Charles joins the Plinian Society.
  • First Theory

    It was at this time when Darwin develops his Theory of Natural Selection.
  • Evolution

    Darwin writes the essay Evolution By Natural Selection and instructs his wife to publish the theory if he should die unexpectedly.
    Publishes the Geological Observations on the Volcanic Islands
  • The death of Charles Darwin

    Charles Darwin dies in Downe, at the age of seventy-three. He was given a state funeral and is buried in Westminster Abbey on April 26.
  • Citation of major work/ video

    *Charles Darwin, "The Voyage of the Beagle". journal of researches, Vol. 4, No. 2, 1839, pp. 0-421.https://www.google.com/search?sa=X&q=The+Voyage+of+the+Beagle *Charles Darwin, "On Natural Selection". journal of researches, No. 1, 1896, pp. 0-227. https://books.google.com/books/about/On_Natural_Selection link text