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birth 12th feb 1809
when he was 9 years old.Charles went to Shrewsbury school for boys.His favourite subject was science. -
Early life
When Charles was 16,he was sent to Cambridge to become a doctor,and later Edinburgh to become a Vicar by his father.However,he knew he didn't lead to be doctor or a vicar, and was helped by his friend and lecturer at university who helped him learn about nature and animals.