Charles darwin
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the begining
Born: February 12, 1809, shrewbury
Died: April 19, 1882, down house
Awards: Copley Medal, Royal Medal, Wollaston Medal
Education: shrewbury school, university of edinburgh, university of cambridge, christs college, university of edinburgh medical school
Children: Anne Darwin, g George Darwin, Francis Darwin,Leonard darwin,william darwin, henryetta darwin,charles darwin, horance darwin, mary darwin, elithibeth darwin
what he was knows for
Charles Darwin was a famous English naturalist, an eminent collector and geologist, who scientifically proved that all species of life have evolved from common ancestors through the process called natural selection. This formed the basis of the modern evolutionary theory. Both the scientific community as well as the common public was convinced with the process of evolution. Moreover, his scientific discoveries remain the foundation of biology, explaining the diversity of life. He was also an established geologist and established the effect of earthworms on soil.
child hood
Charles Darwin was born as Charles Robert Darwin on 12 February 1809 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. His father Robert Darwin was a rich society doctor while his mother’s name was Susannah Darwin. Charles had five siblings and he was the fifth amongst the six. In 1817, Charles attended the day school run by his preacher. When Charles was eight years old, his mother died. In 1818, he attended the Anglican Shrewsbury School as a boarder. In 1825, Darwin worked as an apprentice doctor with his father.